{"id":1769,"date":"2026-03-17T16:40:40","date_gmt":"2026-03-17T15:40:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/prodengroup.com\/proyectos\/fat-for-multilevel-industrial-equipment-safety-in-an-international-environment\/"},"modified":"2026-03-17T16:41:04","modified_gmt":"2026-03-17T15:41:04","slug":"fat-for-multilevel-industrial-equipment-safety-in-an-international-environment","status":"publish","type":"proyectos","link":"https:\/\/prodengroup.com\/en\/proyectos\/fat-for-multilevel-industrial-equipment-safety-in-an-international-environment\/","title":{"rendered":"FAT for multilevel industrial equipment safety in an international environment"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A <strong>multilevel industrial equipment safety FAT<\/strong> project was developed <strong>in an international environment<\/strong>, focused on the technical validation of a process system prior to its shipment to the plant.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The work was carried out from the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/prodengroup.com\/soluciones\/engineering\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/prodengroup.com\/soluciones\/engineering\/\">ENGINEERING<\/a><\/strong> area <strong>of <a href=\"https:\/\/prodengroup.com\/en\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/prodengroup.com\/en\/\">PRODEN GROUP<\/a><\/strong>, at the manufacturer&#8217;s facilities in Italy, with coordination in English between customer, supplier and engineering.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This type of intervention is key when the equipment has a complex configuration, with interaction between different levels and systems.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Scope of FAT in multilevel industrial equipment<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Verification of the system at source<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The project focused on the execution of a Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) oriented to machine safety.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The objective was to verify that the equipment meets regulatory, functional and safety requirements prior to shipment.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition, this approach makes it possible to anticipate technical decisions that directly affect the implementation phase, within the industrial engineering services developed by <a href=\"https:\/\/prodengroup.com\/en\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/prodengroup.com\/en\/\">PRODEN GROUP<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>International context of the project<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Technical coordination in a multinational environment<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The project involved coordination between the client in Spain, the manufacturer in Italy and specialized engineering.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The work was developed in English, facilitating technical alignment in the interpretation of safety requirements.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We also managed the joint validation of technical criteria in an international industrial environment, integrating multidisciplinary teams.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Methodology of validation during FAT<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Documentary review and regulatory compliance<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">First, the technical documentation of the equipment was reviewed.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Risk assessments according to EN ISO 12100, operating manuals and CE declaration were included.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition, consistency with the Machinery Directive 2006\/42\/EC and associated regulations was verified.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Verification of safety and control functions<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During the FAT, the equipment&#8217;s safety systems were analyzed, including:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>emergency stop functions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>interlocking systems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>security control architecture<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>protection devices<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This analysis was performed in accordance with EN ISO 13849-1, IEC 62061 and IEC 60204-1.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this way, the consistency between the control design and the implemented security functions was evaluated.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Characteristics of multilevel industrial equipment<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Structural and operational configuration<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The equipment corresponds to an industrial process system with a multilevel metallic structure, designed to operate at different levels simultaneously.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The installation integrates process equipment, fluid conduction and auxiliary elements distributed in height.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This type of configuration introduces risks associated with accessibility, evacuation and coordination of operations.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Integration of electrical and process systems<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The system incorporates electrical cabinets, transformers, pumps and auxiliary equipment integrated into a common architecture.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In addition, the energy isolation, isolation, and isolation systems were analyzed.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this context, the correct location and accessibility of the devices is crucial for safety.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Operational safety in multilevel environments<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In multilevel equipment, safety does not depend solely on the individual elements.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It depends on coordination between levels, visibility of risks and accessibility to shutdown functions.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Therefore, control design and device layout play a critical role in industrial engineering projects.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Technical value of FAT in multilevel teams<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Early design validation<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The execution of the FAT allowed validation of the equipment design in a phase prior to its installation.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This approach facilitates the identification of critical aspects related to access, control and security functions.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Optimization of plant implementation<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This type of intervention allows:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>anticipate design decisions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>improve plant integration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>reduce subsequent adjustments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>aligning criteria between manufacturer and customer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Therefore, the FAT becomes a key tool within the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/prodengroup.com\/soluciones\/engineering\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/prodengroup.com\/soluciones\/engineering\/\">ENGINEERING<\/a><\/strong> services <strong>of <a href=\"https:\/\/prodengroup.com\/en\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/prodengroup.com\/en\/\">PRODEN GROUP<\/a><\/strong> in international projects.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Regulations applied in the security FAT<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The analysis was performed in accordance with the regulatory framework applicable to machine safety, including:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Machinery Directive 2006\/42\/EC<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>EN <a href=\"https:\/\/www.une.org\/encuentra-tu-norma\/busca-tu-norma\/norma\/?c=norma-une-en-iso-12100-2012-n0049405\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.une.org\/encuentra-tu-norma\/busca-tu-norma\/norma\/?c=norma-une-en-iso-12100-2012-n0049405\">ISO 12100<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>EN <a href=\"https:\/\/www.une.org\/encuentra-tu-norma\/busca-tu-norma\/norma?c=N0072627\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.une.org\/encuentra-tu-norma\/busca-tu-norma\/norma?c=N0072627\">ISO 13849-1<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>IEC 62061<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>IEC 60204-1<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ISO 13850<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This set of standards allows validation of both the design and the security architecture of the equipment.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>H2 &#8211; International project from Catalonia<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This project was developed in Italy, with a local client, in an industrial environment.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">PRODEN 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