Partial Stroke Test (PST)

ProSafe-RS Safety Instrumented System

Expanding the Safety Spectrum

Bulletin 32S51Q10-01E
 Dramatically Cutting Maintenance Costs Using Partial Stroke Test (PST)
System Configuration
What is PST?
PST makes it possible to extend the proof test interval without reducing the SIL of safety loops.
Partial Stroke Test (PST) is designed to perform diagnosis by slightly closing a valve during
plant operation.
PLUG-IN ValVue ESD
In general, PST is executed on valves that perform shutdown according to safety logic engineered using a Safety Engineering
on
PRM
PC (SENG). A safety instrumented system (SIS) performs process shutdown only when a failure occurs in the plant. It is
therefore necessary to periodically test valves to ensure that they will respond to a shutdown event (hereafter, this test is
referred to as a proof test). The interval at which proof tests are conducted depends basically on the valve failure rate and the
allowable value of probability of failure on demand (PFD). Such a proof test is required since a PST can validate about 70% of
(Plant Resource Manager)
the possible failure modes. Under normal conditions, a safety integrity level (SIL) is first determined from the relevant area
in a plant; then the PFD of a safety loop is evaluated according to the SIL. Finally, a proof test interval is determined from Features of ValVue ESD
the failure rate of the entire safety loop, including valves and the given PFD value. For this reason, the proof test interval must PST Scheduling & Execution
be maintained to ensure the validity of the safety loop. PST Analysis, Viewing & Archiving
PFD ESD Valve Condition Monitoring & Trending
PST Results Reported to PRM Database
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and realize PST,
Plant shutdown is necessary during the proof test period.
reducing unnecessary field wiring.

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(This is costly and involves disadvantages arising from the shutdown.)

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PST PST First proof test
Proof test interval
The proof test interval can be extended as valves can be checked frequently during plant operation.
(The extended time period before a plant-wide shutdown achieves increased operation efficiency.)

Advantages of PST SVI II ESD

Experts assert that most valve failures can be detected by a PST in which valves are slightly closed. Since a PST can be Certified sensors Certified sensors SIL3 Certified Shutdown at 4 mA
performed periodically while online, it can extend the proof test interval without sacrificing the PFD value. This strategy EJX-series differential YTA-series temperature Automatic PST Function
enables significant reductions in plant maintenance costs. pressure transmitters transmitters Shutdown Event Capture
Note: For details on the coverage of PST-based valve diagnosis and the relation between the PST interval, proof test interval, and PFD value, ESD Function and PST Function
refer to the vendors' manuals for the valves. on a Single Wire Pair
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