eXPert HIPPS is ideally suited for onshore and offshore Oil & Gas facilities, gas compression stations, high-pressure fluid processing units, FPSOs, as well as new installations based on electric compressors replacing gas-driven turbocompressors.
eXPert HIPPS is SDI’s high-integrity solution for overpressure protection, developed to ensure maximum reliability in high-risk Oil & Gas, energy, and industrial processes.
Designed in compliance with international functional safety standards (IEC 61508 / IEC 61511), the system represents a key element in the proactive management of plant safety.
Fully integrated into the eXPert Ecosystem, the system combines:
Redundant pressure sensors, configurable with 2oo3 logic
A SIL 3–certified Logic Solver, which analyzes operating conditions in real time
A fast-acting pneumatic panel, which actuates shut-off valves to isolate the process within milliseconds
This architecture enables eXPert HIPPS to intervene immediately and precisely before hazardous situations occur, preventing pressure from exceeding allowable limits and avoiding critical scenarios such as uncontrolled fluid release or flare system activation.
The solution is fully scalable and modular: it can be supplied either as a standalone system or as an integral part of an existing eXPert infrastructure, offering maximum flexibility.
eXPert HIPPS stands out for:
High operational reliability even in harsh environments (onshore/offshore)
Ease of maintenance and periodic testing
Its ability to actively support sustainability goals by protecting electric compressors, as an alternative to gas-driven turbocompressors
In an ever-evolving industrial landscape, SDI delivers a concrete, fully integrable solution for the active and intelligent protection of process plants.
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Fields of Application
eXPert HIPPS is ideally suited for onshore and offshore Oil & Gas facilities, gas compression stations, high-pressure fluid processing units, FPSOs, as well as new installations based on electric compressors replacing gas-driven turbocompressors.
eXPert HIPPS integrates redundant architectures, SIL 3 logic, and advanced cybersecurity features, ensuring both functional safety and data protection in compliance with international standards.
The system is designed and validated in accordance with the most stringent international functional safety standards, ensuring full compliance with IEC 61508 and IEC 61511 requirements for high-risk processes.
Thanks to high-quality materials, protected enclosures, and certified components, eXPert HIPPS maintains high performance even under extreme conditions: offshore, desert, marine, or ATEX environments.
The system is natively interoperable with eXPert Suite SCADA, RTU, and DCS platforms, simplifying alarm management, data historization, and centralized diagnostics through a unified interface.
eXPert HIPPS is designed with a modular logic: it can be supplied as a standalone or integrated system, configured according to the plant layout, and periodically tested through automated proof test procedures.
