Loop checking and field instrument testing procedure

khalmh0n's picture

Every body knows that loop checking and field instrument testing is the last peace of puzzle in each project before commencing the commissioning of any system. It is time consuming and dependable upon the completion of other systems like piping, electrical equipment, control valves etc.

Each contractor or company has its own procedure and common practices for instrument loop checking and functional testing. I found this forum is good place to discuss this topic in more detail, for example:

1- Can we have a common or guide line procedure for loop checking?
2- Can we illustrate all the required drawings, specification and forms required for loop checking?
3- Can we build a flow chart for loop checking which illustrates the rule of operation, maintenance, engineering and inspection for example?

Thanks,

ISA is working on a common standard for loop checking

JimFed's picture

The ISA105 committee is working on standards for Factory Acceptance Testing and Site Acceptance Testing, including loop checking. This will include recommended procedures and forms. The answer to all of your questions is yes, this standard will deal with those issues.

Jim F
ISA105 Chair

Jim, when you are expecting

khalmh0n's picture

Jim, when you are expecting to finalize this ISA105.

Muhamamd Al-Khalifah
Saudi ARAMCO

YES, IT IS ALWAYS POSSIBLE TO HAVE COMMEN GUIDLINE LOOP CHECKING

techexp's picture

AND FOR EVERY RULE THERE ARE EXCEPTIONS!

IN EVERY PROJECT PROCESS PLAN, CONTROLING THE SYSTEM IS THE MAJOR KEY FACTER TO INSURE ANY PROJECT SUCCESS, THERFORE; FOR ANY PROCESS PROJECT PLAN, MAKE SURE TO WORK OUT THE PROJECT CONTROLING SYSTEM VERY..VERY CAREFULLY FROM DESIGN TILL COMMISSIONING THROUGH PARTIAL AND OVERALL LOOP CHECKING INFORCEMENT.

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