FSTalk with Ernst Schober

Keywords: Process safety, Instrumentation and control, IEC 61511, EN 746, VDI 2180, Namur 93, Proven in use, Proof test interval

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Abstract:

For 30 years Ernst Schober is involved in instrumentation and control. In this interview he talks about how functional safety influences the daily business of the instrumentation and control department. He explains how safety is addressed by OMV and how it has developed over time, not only in Austria but also in Germany. Standards and guidelines like IEC 61508, IEC 61511, VDI 2180 and NAMUR are discussed and whether safety has actually improved over time or not due to all these guidelines and regulations. At last challenges related to safety instrumented systems are discussed as they still exist today. The interview starts with the following question about OMV.

IFS: OMV operates in the oil & gas business. Can you tell us more about OMV as a company?

Ernst Schober: OMV is the leading energy company in the European growth belt and is active in the domains Exploration & Production, Refineries & Marketing as well as Gas & Power. OMV employs about 40’000 people and working for OMV is a lot of fun and very interesting.

Volume: 2010   Issue: 1
(Pages: 7, Words: 2683)

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