Standards and Specifications (Instrument & Control)

The content contained within this section is intended to be used as a guide to assist with the development, implementation and ongoing requirements of a corporate standard for Instrumentation and Control.

It provides an overview of how to establish the standards for Instrumentation and Control, and what the basic requirements are for structuring the standard. It also details the main parts that should be included in an Instrument and Control corporate standard, from Front End engineering, detailed design documentation and specifications, through to installation and ongoing maintenance requirements.

The content is arranged to lead the user through the development of a standard from start to finish. There is also a listing of international developers of Instrument and Control standards, as well as a list of ISA (International Society of Automation) standards for various Instrument and Control functions.

The target audience for this content is intended for engineers who are looking at developing Instrument and Control Standards for their company.