Safety critical systems handbook : a straightforward guide to functional safety : IEC 61508 (2010 edition) and related standards, including process IEC 61511, machinery IEC 62061 and ISO 13849 / David J. Smith, Kenneth G.L. Simpson.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Smith, David J.

Contributor:

Simpson, Kenneth G. L.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Industrial safety--Standards--European Union countries.

Industrial safety.

Process control--Standards--European Union countries.

Process control.

Manufacturing processes--Safety measures--Standards--European Union countries.

Manufacturing processes.

International standard (International Electrotechnical Commission).

Physical Description:

1 online resource (289 p.)

Edition:

3rd ed.

Place of Publication:

Amsterdam : Butterworth-Heinemann/Elsevier, 2011.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

Electrical, electronic and programmable electronic systems increasingly carry out safety functions to guard workers and the public against injury or death and the environment against pollution. The international functional safety standard IEC 61508 was revised in 2010, and this is the first comprehensive guide available to the revised standard. As functional safety is applicable to many industries, this book will have a wide readership beyond the chemical and process sector, including oil and gas, power generation, nuclear, aircraft, and automotive industries, plus project, instrume

Contents:

pt. A. The concept of safety integrity targets

pt. B. Specific industry sectors

pt. C. Case studies in the form of exercises and examples.

Notes:

"Previously published as: Functional safety : a straightforward guide to applying IEC 61508 and related standards."

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-283-02031-9

9786613020314

0-08-096782-5

OCLC:

707918239