The Challenge
Traditional overpressure protection methods rely heavily on relief valves and flare systems to safely discharge excess pressure. While effective, these systems are capital‑intensive, require frequent maintenance, and result in process fluids being released and flared—driving emissions reporting and environmental exposure.
The Solution
Spartan Controls implemented a High Integrity Pressure Protection System (HIPPS) designed to isolate the process at its source during an overpressure event. The solution incorporated SIL‑rated pressure sensors with two‑out‑of‑three voting logic, logic solvers, fail‑safe actuators, and ESD valves to ensure rapid, reliable isolation.
Spartan delivered the HIPPS as a fully engineered, turnkey system, including cabinet design and fabrication, valve assembly and testing, SIL verification calculations, partial‑stroke testing, factory acceptance testing, and project management. The system was designed to the maximum operating pressure of the process and integrated seamlessly into existing safety and control architectures.
Spartan delivered the HIPPS as a fully engineered, turnkey system, including cabinet design and fabrication, valve assembly and testing, SIL verification calculations, partial‑stroke testing, factory acceptance testing, and project management. The system was designed to the maximum operating pressure of the process and integrated seamlessly into existing safety and control architectures.
The Value
The HIPPS solution delivered measurable safety, environmental, and economic benefits:
- 20–40% reduction in flare‑related capital costs, with sustained emissions reduction and improved process safety
- Lower CO₂ emissions by isolating pressure at the source rather than relying on flaring
- Improved safety integrity, meeting SIL requirements for high‑risk applications
- Reduced maintenance burden compared to traditional relief and flare‑based systems
- Simplified compliance and reporting through fewer flaring events