🔹 Basics of LOPA What is LOPA? Answer: LOPA (Layer of Protection Analysis) is a semi-quantitative risk assessment method used to evaluate the adequacy of independent protection layers (IPLs) in reducing process risks to tolerable levels. What are the key components of LOPA? Answer: Initiating event Independent Protection Layers (IPLs)...
Balanced vs. Unbalanced Control Valve Trims Control Valve Trims Understanding the Core Differences Between Balanced and Unbalanced Designs What is Valve Trim? Control valves are essential components in process industries, regulating the flow of fluids. One of the most critical internal features of a control valve is its **trim**—the internal...