PREMIUM (SOPC) Reformer Pump Room Fire & Gas Protection System

PREMIUM for SOPC commissioned a critical safety system to protect its Reformer Pump Room, a high-risk area within the refinery. Partnering with MISC, the project aimed to deploy a highly reliable, fault-tolerant Fire Fighting and Fire Alarm System capable of immediate hazard detection and automated response, ensuring the highest level of personnel safety and asset protection for this essential facility.

Project Scope

• Design and supply of a complete, high-integrity safety system based on a redundant, TUV-certified SIL2 Siemens S7-400H fault-tolerant controller with fail-safe I/O modules.
• Establishment of a centralized SCADA infrastructure featuring a redundant server, operator workstations for both field and main control rooms, and an engineering laptop for system-wide supervision.
• Supply of UPS units to ensure 4 hours of backup power for both the local control panel and the SCADA system, guaranteeing continuous operation during a power outage.
• Provision of comprehensive spare parts and extensive training to ensure long-term system reliability and maintainability.

Key Benefits

• Implementation of a fault-tolerant, safety-certified (SIL2) architecture to prevent system failure during a critical fire event, ensuring uninterrupted protection.
• Enhanced situational awareness and centralized control through a robust, redundant SCADA system, enabling rapid operator intervention from multiple locations.
• Maximum system availability with hot-swappable modules and extensive diagnostics, allowing for maintenance without compromising safety system integrity.
• Reliable operation during main power failure, ensuring continuous monitoring and protection with extended UPS backup for all critical components.

Outcome

MISC delivered a turnkey, safety-certified protection system that provided PREMIUM (SOPC) with an unparalleled level of security for its Reformer Pump Room. The project significantly mitigated fire and gas risks, ensuring the safety of personnel, protecting critical pumping equipment, and maintaining compliance with stringent international safety standards, thereby safeguarding the refinery’s continuous operational integrity.

Technology used:

Siemens S7-400H redundant, fault-tolerant PLC (SIL2 Certified) with ET200M I/O & Centralized SCADA