(68c) Unlocking the Potential of Digital Technology to Enhance Process Safety in the Chemical Industry Keeping Security As a Top Priority.

In today's rapidly evolving technological landscape, the chemical industry is witnessing a paradigm shift towards digital transformation. This white paper explores the potential of digital technology to enhance process safety in the chemical industry while maintaining stringent security measures. By leveraging digitization, chemical plants can streamline operations, improve efficiency, and mitigate risks associated with safety instrumented systems (SIS). This paper delves into the key benefits and challenges of implementing digitization in safety systems, with a focus on maintaining robust security protocols. It also highlights best practices and case studies that demonstrate successful integration of digital technologies with safety instrumented systems, ensuring the highest level of safety and security in the chemical industry.