Process Analyzer System Design Criteria

The purpose of this document is to convey conventional and widely accepted design practices used in industry for the engineering, design, and assembly of Process Analyzer  Systems. Practitioners of this discipline are aware that each Process Analyzer System is a unique and customized entity. This document is intended as a prompt to an experienced analyzer systems engineer to ensure that a safe, reliable, and maintainable system is designed and engineered.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction.................................2

1.1 Purpose ............................................. 2

1.2 Scope................................................. 2

2. References ..................................3

2.1 Process Industry Practices ................ 3

2.2 Industry Codes and Standards .......... 3

3. Definitions...................................3

4. Design Criteria ............................5

4.1 General .............................................. 5

4.2 Safety................................................. 5

4.3 Process Interface............................... 6

4.4 Sample Transport Systems ............... 7

4.5 Sample-Conditioning Systems........... 8

4.6 Calibration.......................................... 9

4.7 Analyzer Shelters............................... 9

4.8 Status and Validation Signals .......... 10

4.9 Documentation................................. 10

Process Industry Practices (PIP)

– PIP PCEPA001 - Process Analyzer System Engineering Guidelines

– PIP PCEPA002 - Process Analyzer Project Implementation Guidelines

– PIP PCIPA001 - Process Analyzer System Field Installation

– PIP PCSPA001 - Process Analyzer Project Documentation Data Sheet Instructions

– PIP PCSPA01D - Process Analyzer Project Documentation Data Sheet

– PIP PCSPA002 - Process Analyzer System Data Sheet Instructions

– PIP PCSPA02D - Process Analyzer System Data Sheet

– PIP PCSPA003 - Process Analyzer Shelter Data Sheet Instructions

– PIP PCSPA03D - Process Analyzer Shelter Data Sheet

– PIP PCSPA004 - Process Analyzer Bid Proposal Data Sheet Instructions

– PIP PCSPA04D - Process Analyzer Bid Proposal Data Sheet

– PIP PCTPA001 - Process Analyzer System Acceptance Testing