Batch Procedure Framework
What is ISA-88?
The ISA-88 standards are a series of standards that address batch process control. The standards were developed by the International Society of Automation (ISA) and are widely used by manufacturers and automation suppliers.
ISA-88 Summary:
- Define a standard model for batch control systems. The model includes a process model, an equipment model, and a procedural model. The process model defines the steps that are involved in a batch process, the equipment model defines the equipment that is used in a batch process, and the procedural model defines the procedures that are used to control a batch process.
- Define a standard data structure for batch control systems. The data structure includes information about the process, the equipment, and the procedures.
- Widely used by manufacturers and automation suppliers because they provide a standard way to design, implement, and maintain batch control systems. The standards also provide a standard way to communicate between different components of a batch control system.
- Adopted by a number of organizations, including the IEC and the FMEA. The standards are also used by a number of manufacturers and automation suppliers, including Honeywell, Rockwell Automation, and Siemens.
- Shown to improve the efficiency, quality, and safety of batch manufacturing processes. The standards have also been shown to reduce the cost of batch manufacturing.
What is ISA-106?
ISA 106 is a standard that addresses the procedural automation of continuous process operations. It is based on the ISA-88 standard for batch process control, and it provides a framework for the development and implementation of procedures for continuous process operations.
The ISA 106 standard defines a number of terms and concepts, such as:
- Procedure: A set of instructions that are used to control a continuous process operation.
- Process step: A unit of work that is performed in a continuous process operation.
- Equipment: The hardware that is used in a continuous process operation.
- Control system: The software that is used to control a continuous process operation.
The ISA 106 standard also defines a number of procedures, such as:
- Startup procedure: A procedure that is used to start a continuous process operation.
- Shutdown procedure: A procedure that is used to shut down a continuous process operation.
- Grade change procedure: A procedure that is used to change the grade of a product that is being produced in a continuous process operation.
The ISA 106 standard provides a framework for the development and implementation of procedures for continuous process operations. The standard defines a number of terms and concepts, and it also defines a number of procedures. The standard can be used by manufacturers and automation suppliers to develop and implement procedures for continuous process operations.