HIPPS Packages for Critical Overpressure Protection and Functional Safety
Overpressure events can result in equipment damage, production interruptions, environmental incidents, and significant safety risks. Fairtex provides High Integrity Pressure Protection System (HIPPS) packages designed to prevent process pressures from exceeding allowable design limits by rapidly isolating the pressure source before unsafe conditions develop.
Our HIPPS solutions integrate pressure sensing devices, certified logic solvers, emergency shutdown valves, instrumentation, and safety control architecture into a complete protection package. Through our engineering, procurement, integration, testing, and commissioning support capabilities, we deliver systems that support facility safety objectives while reducing dependence on conventional pressure relief infrastructure where appropriate.
Typical applications: gas processing plants, oil production facilities, offshore platforms, FPSOs, pipeline systems, compressor stations, custody transfer stations, process plants, pressure reduction systems, and high-pressure hydrocarbon installations.
What this service covers
HIPPS Engineering & Functional Safety Design
Development of HIPPS solutions based on process hazard assessments, pressure protection requirements, risk reduction targets, and Safety Integrity Level (SIL) objectives. Fairtex supports system architecture development, cause-and-effect design, instrument selection, and functional safety verification activities.
Pressure Detection, Logic Solvers & Shutdown Systems
Integration of redundant pressure transmitters, certified logic solvers, emergency shutdown valves, actuators, partial-stroke testing systems, and associated instrumentation required to detect abnormal pressure conditions and initiate rapid process isolation.
Testing, Validation & Lifecycle Support
Comprehensive FAT, loop testing, proof testing support, functional verification, commissioning assistance, and documentation management. Our delivery approach supports long-term reliability, maintainability, and compliance with functional safety management requirements throughout the asset lifecycle.
Key Takeaways
- Provides rapid isolation during overpressure events.
- Supports functional safety and asset integrity objectives.
- Integrates SIL-rated instrumentation, logic solvers, and shutdown valves.
- Suitable for high-pressure oil, gas, and process facilities.
