Disciplined Adherence to Standards I

Disciplined Adherence to Standards for new and existing equipment to minimize opportunities for error in design, operation and maintenance. While new construction may be the primary consideration when evaluating standards, ensuring that existing equipment meets company expectations can be even more important. Companies should have requirements that ensure aging equipment adheres to appropriate standards, while working cooperatively with regulators and industry associations to make standards effective and efficient. The presentations could elaborate on experiences of 1) Using and adopting standards to new and brownfield facilities 2) Upgrading of existing systems to meet new standards