System receives technical approval for use by Shell

ABB's Extended Automation System 800xA has passed an extensive technical evaluation by Shell Global Solutions, for potential future use in the oil company's projects worldwide without further technical review. Shell tested the System 800xA core system, and its integrated System 800xA High Integrity SIS (Safety Instrumented System).

The rigorous assessment takes almost a year, and documents the product's ability to perform against Shell's technical specifications.

It also examines the system supplier's project execution capabilities. "ABB's System 800xA performed very well in a wide range of simulated operating conditions during our assessment," says Audun Gjerde from Shell Global Solutions.

"We found it can integrate multiple systems and processes, while maintaining a high level of system security and process safety."