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19.5International Electrotechnical Commission Safety Assessment

International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 61508 is an international standard that describes a standardized approach to Asses the functional safety of electric, electronic, and programmable electronic safety-related systems. This standard is based on a life- cycle evaluation of system reliability and safety level determination. Safety integrity levels are categorized as SIL1, SIL2, SIL3, and SIL4. Levels are established by assessing the potential for personnel injury, equipment damage, and environmental damage. The installation site design and operating requirements will determine the applicable SIL level. Solar can provide reliability data on its equipment to assist customers in their overall safety assessments.

19.6Offshore Marine Applications

For installations that require offshore marine certification, Solar conforms to the rules and standards established by certification authorities and/or customer specifications. Certification can be performed by one of the following authorities:

•Det Norske Veritas (DNV)

•American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)

•Lloyd’s Register (LR) of Shipping

•Bureau Veritas (BV)

Solar can provide certification or provide supporting information to permit certification by another party.

19.6.1Det Norske Veritas Certification

Det Norske Veritas (DNV) certification includes design verification and a manufacturing survey. DNV witnesses the fabrication and testing of engines and packages. Operations witnessed by DNV are defined in the inspection and test plan (ITP) that is prepared by Solar’s Quality department and approved by DNV at the beginning of a project.

To eliminate redundant inspections, Solar has established a manufacturing survey arrangement (MSA) with DNV for a specific group of products. This MSA is based on a DNV audit of Solar's Quality System. The MSA authorizes Solar to carry out a specific level of inspections and tests without the presence of a DNV representative.

19.6.2American Bureau of Shipping

The American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) performs design appraisals and inspections. Typically, ABS certification is performed according to ABS “Guide for Building and Classing Facilities on Offshore Installations,” 1991. ABS certification of Solar's gas turbines is based on compliance with the American Petroleum Institute (API) Standard 616, with standard exceptions.

19.6.3Lloyd’s Register of Shipping

Typically, Lloyd’s Register (LR) of Shipping performs design appraisals and manufacturing surveys. LR recognizes engine type approvals provided by DNV. LR’s test and inspection witness points are defined in the project Inspection and Test Plan (ITP).

19.6.4Bureau Veritas

Bureau Veritas (BV) performs design appraisals and manufacturing surveys. Typically, BV certification is performed according to BV publication “Floating Production, Storage and Offloading Units Ch 10 NR456 April 1998.” Certification of Solar's gas turbines is based on compliance with the American Petroleum Institute (API) Standard 616, with specified exceptions.

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