A process engineer wants to change the alarm setpoint of a high-pressure reactor from 500 psi to 550 psi to prevent nuisance trips. The vessel is rated for 600 psi. What formal process MUST be followed before the technician makes the change in the PLC?

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Management of Change (MOC) procedure. Any modification to process safety parameters, setpoints, or equipment design requires a formal Management of Change (MOC) to evaluate risks and update documentation before implementation.

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Root Cause Analysis (RCA)

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Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)

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Lockout/Tagout (LOTO)

A process engineer wants to change the alarm setpoint of a high-pressure reactor from 500 psi to 550 psi to prevent nuisance trips. The vessel is rated for 600 psi. What formal process MUST be followed before the technician makes the change in the PLC?

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