HIMA's Smart Safety Test Revolutionizes BASF's Zhanjiang Project

Introduction

BASF’s largest new construction project in China, the Zhanjiang Verbund Site Project (ZVSP), required significant personnel and time investment for its safety tests, including Factory Acceptance Tests (FAT), Integration Factory Acceptance Tests (IFAT), and loop tests. To optimize these efforts, BASF turned to HIMA's Smart Safety Test solution, which is an integral part of SILworX®, HIMA’s advanced engineering, diagnostics, and testing tool. This solution enables flexible, automated safety test processes throughout the lifecycle of the safety system.

The Need for Automation in Safety Testing

Initially, FAT and IFAT for the first segments of the plant were carried out manually. However, after this traditional approach, it became clear that a more efficient method was required to meet the project's ambitious goals. One major challenge was testing the complex start and stop sequences involved. With HIMA's Smart Safety Test, these tests became fully automated, ensuring that all static functions and sequences were tested automatically. Furthermore, test evidence was automatically generated and documented, streamlining the entire process.

The implementation of this innovative solution allowed BASF to meet the high-ranking objectives of the Zhanjiang Verbund Site Project (ZVSP) while maintaining safety standards at the highest level. By closely collaborating with HIMA engineers, BASF developed a new concept for testing and verifying safety functions across the entire project.