DOMEINSTSOP003-R00-Functional Testing & Loop Checking

Master Departmental Manual Code DOMEINSTSOP003
Type SOP Author Name Awadh Aljabry

Approved By Munir Daair
Revision Number 0
Title FUNCTIONAL TESTING/LOOP CHECKING
Issue Date June ‘08
Page Number Page 1 of 22
PROCEDURE FOR
FUNCTIONAL TESTING/LOOP CHECKING
CONTENTS
1.0 Purpose
2.0 Scope
3.0 References
4.0 Definitions
5.0 Procedure
5.1 General
5.2 Personnel/Responsibility
5.3 Safety
5.4 Functional Testing/Loop Checking Procedure
5.5 Equipment Calibration
6.0 Documentation
Rev.
Issue Date Issued For DOME Contractor Client
No.
This document is a confidential property of Dome Trading & Contracting Company Limited

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1.0 PURPOSE:
1.1 The purpose of this procedure is to provide minimum requirements for

functional testing/loop checking.
2.0 SCOPE:
2.1 This procedure applies to the functional checking of conventional

instrumentation that is normally carried out by checking the instruments in a
series of systems or loops.
3.0 REFERENCES:
3.1 Dome Health, Safety and Environment manual.

3.2 Procedure DOMEITPSOP001 Inspection, testing & measuring equipment.
3.4 DOMEELESOP004 Procedure for Instrument Calibration.
4.0 DEFINITIONS:
P.E.F.S Process Engineering Flow Scheme
S.D.E System Distribution Electrical
P.E.F.S. Process Engineering Flow Scheme
R.O.V Remote - Operated Valves
M.O.S Maintenance Over ride Switch
C.C.B Control Center Building
I.C.S Integrated Control System
D.C.S Distributed Control System
TC Thermocouple
R.T.D Resistance Temperature Devices
P.L.C Programmable Logic Control
5.0 PROCEDURE:
5.1 General:
5.1.1 Prior to commencement of loop checking it shall be ensured that:

All installation, inspection and pressure/leak testing of instrument work are
complete.
Utilities i.e. Electrical Power and Instrument Air etc are available.
Two teams of technicians are available, one in the field and one in the control
room.
Electronic equipment is allowed an adequate warming up period.
Approved test schedules are available.

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5.2 PERSONNEL/RESPONSIBILITY:
5.2.1 All tradesmen engaged in instrumentation loop checking shall have a

minimum five (5) years experience and be fully conversant with "Loop
checking & calibration of instruments” Instrument Supervisors are
responsible for Loop checking. QC Personnel will perform witness
inspections when required.
5.3 SAFETY:
5.3.1 Dome Health, Safety and Environment manual shall be adhered to at all time.
Personnel shall ensure that the work area facilities are adequate with regard
to illumination, weather protection, scaffolding etc. prior to commencing work
activities.
5.4 FUNCTIONAL TESTING/LOOP CHECKING PROCEDURE:
5.4.1 Analogue loop
5.4.1.1 Check utility supplies for correct values. Inject signals of 0%, 50% and 100%
of full scale at the transmitter primary, using a hand pump or gas bottle as
appropriate. Observe and record the effects on other elements of the loop.
Disconnect temperature elements in the instrument head and use a test box
to inject signals of 0% and 100% of full scale. Observe and record the
effects on other elements of the loop.
If a controller is included in the loop, switch to manual and vary the controller
output. Observe the effect on the final element. Check that auto to manual
transfer is smooth and observes the final element reaction to input signal
changes. Record the results.
NOTE:
For controller checks reduce integral and derivative terms to minimum setting. Mid
range settings shall be restored after loop checking is complete.
Check alarm points in the loop
5.4.1.2 Analogue loop locally mounted
The procedure is as described above except that the transmitter mechanism

shall be actuated mechanically, either by injection of pressure or by manual
actuation of the signal transmission mechanism.
5.4.1.3 Digital functions with direct action (having no logic functions)

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Actuate the switch mechanically, observe and record the results.
5.4.1.4 Binary logic functions:
NOTE:
Tests shall follow the logic diagram, using a state diagram to represent all the
necessary input and output conditions.
Test logic functions in two steps where practicable:
Firstly, disconnect the input elements for example by opening the knife
terminals in SDE cabinets and connect simulation switches and lights
mounted on a simulation panel. Test all inputs, outputs and logic functions.
Secondly, activate primary elements with knife terminals closed and check
the complete system through to final element(s).
5.4.1.5 Special items:
Items such as analyzers and speed controllers, etc. shall be tested in

accordance with the manufacturer recommendations.
5.4.2 INSPECTION AND TEST:
5.4.2.1 Attachment 1 provides comprehensive check sheets for instrumentation

loops.
5.5 EQUIPMENT CALIBRATION:
5.5.1 Equipment used for measurement and testing shall be calibrated prior to use
and included in applicable departmental calibration and maintenance
programs per procedure for Inspection, testing and measuring equipment.
6.0 DOCUMENTATION:
6.1 Attachment 2 DOMEINSTTP019: Instrument Loop Inspection Record

6.2 Attachment 3 DOMEINSTTP020: Cabinet/console Inspection Record
6.3 Attachment 4 DOMEINSTTP021: Analyzer house safeguarding system
inspection record
6.4 Attachment 5 DOMEINSTTP022: Acceptance record Installation of ICS
system
6.5 Attachment 6 DOMEINSTTP023: Acceptance record Installation of
Instruments
6.6 Attachment 7 DOMEINSTTP024: Acceptance record CC & SDE
cabinets.

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6.7 Attachment 8 DOMEINSTTP025: Acceptance record Installation of

safeguarding system and or sequential system.
6.8 Attachment 9 DOMEINSTTP026: Acceptance record Local control
panel
6.9 Attachment 10 DOMEINSTTP027: Acceptance record Process gas
chromatograph
6.10 Attachment 11 DOMEINSTTP028: Acceptance record Analyzer
6.11 Attachment 12 DOMEINSTTP029: Trip & Alarm Inspection Record
Attachment 1
Inspection and test check sheets for instrument loops.
1. Field Instrument Loop Checking R Testing

2. Control/Auxiliary room checking R testing
3. Control room loop check (Inside control room)
4. Total loop check
5. Acceptance of the separate system
6. Conventional field instrument loops check
7. CCTV systems (coaxial cable test procedure)
8. Package units check
9. Sequential control system check
10. Safeguarding system check
11. Instrument testing during Total loop check - Guidelines
12. Alarm system check

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Item Checklist Result By/Date

1 Field instrument loop (i.e. between
transmitter and SDE cabinet and between
SDE cabinet and final loop element)
1.1 Prior to loop checking, obtain the latest
revision of the instrument signal diagram
(ISD)
1.2 Ensure that the installation, checking and
testing of individual elements of the loop
is complete
1.3 The installation is in accordance with
PEFS
1.4 Interrupt the loop at knife terminals in SDE
cabinets
1.5 Apply a short circuit and an open circuit
alternatively to the instrument and wait for a
signal in the SDE cabinet using a multi-
meter
NOTE: If the result is not as expected,
check all elements of the loop and retest
after taking corrective action
1.6 Check the polarity of the cable connections
1.7 Perform a full functional check of local
control loops after line flushing and before
commissioning
2 Control/Auxiliary room checking and
testing.
The following tasks shall be performed prior
to carrying out the loop checks:
2.A Earthing
2.A.1 Test each earthing system separately using
a suitable low voltage tester
2.A.2 Check all earth system resistance’s
2.B System Cabinets
2.B.1 Using a portable thermometer recorder,
check the variation of temperature inside the
cabinet during a 24 hour period at maximum
load conditions
NOTE: The above test is also applicable
when the cabinet has its own fan.
2.B.2 When applicable, switch off the fan and

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repeat the test

2.B.3 If the temperature of the cabinet is controlled
by a thermostat, check the reliability of this
instrument at different temperatures
NOTE: Testing shall be carried out at
random after the doors have been left
open for several hours
2.C Other control room equipment
2.C.1 ICS/DCS system site acceptance
Site acceptance of the system shall be in

accordance with the manufacturer's
recommendations and with the factory
acceptance test procedures and results
2.C.2 General appearance and cleanliness of
wires, cables and cabinets is acceptable
2.C.3 Mains voltage conforms to equipment
requirements
2.C.4 Turn off the AC supply unit main switch
to check battery back-up supply operation
NOTE: The system shall run without
interruption and the power supply alarm shall
operate. Check the battery capacity and
check for proper recharging. Switch back to
AC mains supply.
2.C.5 Load the system and check the complete
configuration of loops i.e. the operating/ alarm
groups, control parameters, selling factors and
face plate configuration
2.C.6 Test for proper operation of hardware such as
recorders, printers and video copiers, etc.
2.C.7 Check the functional operation of redundant
controllers
2.C.8 Check the functional operation of redundant
highways
2.C.9 Obtain the latest revisions of the instrument
signal diagram (ISD), system configuration,
the integrated control system ICS/DCS block
diagram and logic diagrams
2.C.10 Make sure that all the necessary utilities are
available
NOTE: All control room equipment checking
and testing shall have been satisfactorily
completed before proceeding with loop

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checking.
3 Control room loop check inside the
control room
3.1 For analogue loops, break the loop at SDE
knife terminals and apply a signal simulator
in accordance with the type of signal (i.e. 4-
20 MA, T/C, RTD, etc)
3.2 Vary the signal input between 0% and 100%
of scale and check all functions of the control
room equipment as defined in the design
documents
3.3 Check analogue signal outputs to field in the
appropriate SDE cabinet
NOTE: If the results are not as expected,
check all documents of the loop and retest
after taking corrective action
3.4 For binary loops, check operation of the
loops by simulating contact inputs and
observing logic outputs using simulation
3.5 After testing logic systems, check that all
jumpers have been removed and that all
temporary modifications have been corrected
4 Total loop check - i.e. from transmitter to
ICS/DCS and from ICS/DCS to final loop
element
4.1 With all knife terminals in the loop and at
SDE cabinets closed inject a signal at the
primary element as follows:
Transmitter: by using a hand pump, gas

cylinder or other means appropriate.
TC or RTD: Open the instrument head and

disconnect the wiring and connect the test
box to the wires.
PD meter: open the connection box and

disconnect the wiring. Connect a pulse
generator to the wires.
Turbine meter: as above
In all above actions, vary the input signals

from 0% to 100% of full scale

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4.2 Check that the appropriate control room

output function responds e.g. indicator,
recorder, and alarm light.
4.3 Check that all field output functions operate,
e.g. to control valves, alarm lights etc.
4.4 After the signal injection procedure, check for
zero signal indication in the control room
4.5 Check digital and safeguarding systems as
follows: Apply an open or closed contact
signal at the switches as appropriate and
check the complete system to final elements,
including motor starters, MOVs on/off CVs
and air cooler, etc.
4.6 Check the stroking time of shutdown valves
5 Acceptance of the separate systems
5.1 After all loops have been tested and the
ICS/DCS system is functioning properly, a
system acceptance/final inspection shall be
carried out. The results shall be recorded.
6 CONVENTIONAL FIELD INSTRUMENT
LOOPS (i.e. Analogue pneumatic control
loop)
6.1 Apply the same procedures as for (5.4.1.1)
6.2 Check and adjust the air supply
6.3 Check local indicators, field or panel-
mounted
6.4 Pre-set the controller corrective actions
7 CCTV Systems (Coaxial cable test
procedure)
7.1 Terminate the cable at both ends with plugs
of 75 ohm
7.2 Connect a milliwatt meter to the output signal
generators
7.3 With a signal output of 10 MHZ, observe and
record the maximum reading of the milliwatt
meter scale-P1
7.4 Disconnect the milliwatt meter and connect
one end of the cable to the output of the
signal generator. Connect the milliwatt meter
to the other end of the cable and observe the
difference in power level - P2. Attenuation
should be about 2 db/100m of cable but
never more than 3dB

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NOTES:
1) Performance testing of The CTV camera
shall be carried out during the day and at
night.
2) Final camera orientation should be carried
out in conjunction with the operating team.
3) The site acceptance test shall be in
recommendations with reference to the
results and procedures of the factory
acceptance test
8 PACKAGE UNITS
NOTE: Conventional instrumentation shall be
loop tested in accordance with the
procedures given in Attachment 1 of this
procedure and with reference to the
manufacturer's recommendations
8.1 ROVs not included in equipment packages
shall be tested as part of the logic control
system
8.2 HEATING VENTILATION AND
AIRCONDITIONING (HVAC)
8.2.1 All instruments shall have been tested prior
to loop testing.
8.2.2 Carry out loop testing in accordance with the
8.2.A Start-up Tests:
1) Electric motors
2) Fans
3) Pumps
4) Electric heater
5) Control panel
6) Humidifiers
8.2.B Function tests
1) Trip test
2) Automatic Sequence
3) Air balancing
4) Water balancing
5) Over pressure
6) Sound levels
7) Smoke tests
8) Remote control
9) Fire and gas detection
10) Emergency generator

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8.2.C Operating tests:

1) Cooling
2) Heating
3) Humidification
4) Dehumidification
5) Set point adjustment
8.2.D Acceptance tests
1) Temperature measurement
2) Humidity measurement
3) Dust
4) Air quantities
5) Air distribution
6) Chemical filtration, if applicable
8.3 TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEMS
8.3.A Function/acceptance tests These tests shall
be carried out in accordance with the
Telecommunication consists of one or more
of the following systems:
1) Radio
2) Telephone
3) Telex
4) Paging
5) Miscellaneous:
Intercom
Public address
Remote liaison (Control room to fire
station, etc.)
9 SEQUENTIAL CONTROL SYSTEMS
9.A Internal/external room loop check (if the
sequential cabinet is located inside the
control building)
1) Connect a simulation panel to the input

and output and test all logic functions.
2) As (1) above, but for PLC sequential

control systems.
NOTE: At this stage check also:

1) The self diagnostic program
2) Redundancy.
3) The power of supply back-up.

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9.B Total loop check
1) Actuate the primary element and check the

complete program through the final
element(s).
NOTE:
The primary and final elements shall be
checked and tested separately prior to
checking of the loop.
9.C Functional Test
NOTES:
1) Functional test procedures shall be in
recommendations.
2) If the manufacturer takes part in a field

functional test, the manufacturer shall also
sign the test report.
10 SAFEGUARDING SYSTEMS
10.A General
If an instrument maintenance “inspection

team” is available at the location concerned,
then all inspection and test procedures for
safeguarding systems shall be submitted to
this team for approval and all tests shall be
witnessed by an inspector of that team.
10.B Internal loop check:
Apply the same procedure as given for (9A).
Total loop check:
Apply the same procedure as given for (9B)

10.C Functional test
1) Prior to the functional test, all loops and

instruments shall have been tested and if
necessary, re-calibrated.
2) The functional test shall be carried out
loop by loop including MOS and alarm
panels.

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3) Activate all inputs by injecting signals, i.e.

pressure, mA, mV, etc. to the primary
element.
4) Check all final elements in accordance
with the logic diagrams.
5) Carry out all necessary-setting
adjustments during this functional check.
6) Attachment 4
10.D Fire and gas detection systems
The general procedure for internal loop

checking of fire and gas detection systems
shall be carried out in four stages as follows:
1) A preliminary check shall be made to verify
the effectiveness of the liaison between
remote locations such as the fire-station,
the gate house and the CCB (control
center building).
The gate house(s) should be considered

as an extension of the CCB for the internal
and total loop checks.
The check shall include LED polarity and

the connections.
2) Gas detection:
The gas detection system (GDS) cabinets

shall be disconnected from the FCC (fire
control cabinet) by disconnecting the
system cable connections
The outputs can then be checked by

connecting a system cable tester on to the
output plug with the tester connected to a
terminal strip
Each output shall be simulated in order to

verify, from the terminal strip, whether the
output is operating as required.
3) Fire detection:
The fire detection cabinet shall be

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checked in the presence of the supplier

representative. Fine-tuning shall, if
possible, be carried out at the same time.
4) Fire and gas detection-logic and alarm

system.
All FDS, GDS, and H2S alarm contacts
shall be passed by a jumper dome in the
relevant cabinet. All field outputs shall be
simulated by lamps in the FCCs, field
contacts by switches, and fire pumps by
pressure switches
Test the different systems by opening and

closing the jumpers or switches. The
system shall realize the functions
indicated in the logic diagram.
5) As soon as a field section of the system

has been proved it shall be connected to
the total system, tested from the field
element (total loop check) and left in
operation.
NOTES:
As a result, part of the system will be in

operation during the tests of (2) above in the
event of an alarm generated simultaneously
by the loop checking team and the field team,
the unexpected result will allow the
immediate identification of field initiation.
10.E The latest issue of all the following
documents shall be available before
functional testing is started:
Instrument logic diagrams (ILD).
Instrument data sheets (IDS).
Configuration input sheets.
Factory inspection and test report.
Alarm and trip settings.
Turner settings.
Process engineering flow.
Schemes (PEFS).
Instrument signal loop diagrams.

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11 INSTRUMENT TESTING DURING TOTAL

LOOP CHECK-GUIDELINES
General
The following typical instructions provide

information to instrument personnel to
achieve a consistent and uniform testing
procedure that will be applied for general and
typical instrumentation during a total loop
check.
For special instruments, the manufacturer's

procedures shall be scrutinized in order to
determine testing methods.
11.1 Flow Instruments
11.1.A Flow transmitters
(differential-pressure type measurement)

The test medium for injection into the primary
side of the transmitter shall be suitable for the
process e.g. dry nitrogen or air.
1) Close the manifold isolating valves.

2) Close the manifold equalizing valve.
3) Open the vent/drain valve.
4) Connect suitable test equipment to the HP
side of the transmitter using the vent/drain
connection. DO NOT disturb the impulse
lines
5) With no pressure applied check for zero.
6) Inject two signals between 10% and 90%
e.g. 1) between 20% and 50% and 2)
between 50% and 90%.
7) Request readings from the control room
and other locations as required i.e. local
indicating/local panels and check
synchronization (in engineering units)
8) Vent to atmosphere and check for zero.

9) For ICS/DCS alarms adjust set points on
face-plate and observe action (final
settings by others).
10) For trip alarm points (trip amplifiers),
check setting trip point (Calculate trip

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setting mbar prior to signal injection)

11) Disconnect test equipment.
12) Close vent/drain and equalizing valves.
13) Open isolating valves.
11.1.B High-low range transmitters
The test for parallel transmitters shall be

performed with all HP manifold valves open,
by injection into one of the vent/drain valves
with the LP vents disconnected.
The signals injected shall cover the range of

all transmitters avoiding the switch-over
points, signals between 40% and 60% of the
transmitter range shall therefore be
considered
11.1.C Variable-area flow meters (Rotameters):
These meters are usually tested by
mechanical means, i.e. the float position is
raised by means of a wooden or plastic rod
inserted through the bottom connection.
11.1.D Differential pressure dry reference leg
Follow the same procedure as for flow

measurement.
11.1.E Differential pressure wet reference leg
Follow the procedure for flow measurement

with injection on the LP side of the transmitter
11.1.F Level switches (Magnetrol)
Fill the chamber to check the switch

operation with a suitable medium. If it is
impracticable to use a suitable liquid to check
either a displacer level transmitter or a level
switch, the following test can be made:
1) dry calibration procedure
2) micro-switch activation
For specialized level measurement, the

manufacturer's recommended Procedure
shall be used, i.e. Radio-Active, capacitance,
etc.
11.2 Pressure Instruments

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11.2.A Pressure Transmitters

The test medium for injection on the primary
side of the transmitter shall be suitable for
the process, e.g. dry nitrogen or air.
For differential pressure transmitters:
1) Close the impulse line isolation valve.

2) Connect suitable test equipment to the
vent/drain connection.
3) With no pressure applied, check for zero.
4) Inject two signals between 10% and 90%.
e.g. 1) between 20% and 50% and
2) between 50% and 90%
5) Request readings from the control room
and other locations as required, i.e. local
indicating/local panel (in engineering
units).
6) For ICS/DCS alarms adjust set points on
face plates, and observe action (final
settings by others).
7) For trip alarm points (trip amplifiers),
check trip point setting.
8) Disconnect test equipment.
9) Close the vent/drain valve.
'Absolute pressure Instruments'

Care should be taken with respect to
barometric conditions when testing these
transmitters.
Test shall be carried out as above using a

vacuum pump.
Under vacuum conditions spot check impulse

line for leakage.
11.2.B Pressure switches
The test medium for injection shall be

suitable for the process (e.g. nitrogen or air).
After, by closing the process block valve the

procedure is as follows:
1) Vent to atmosphere via the vent/drain

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valve.
2) Connect pressure equipment to vent
connection.
3) With no pressure applied check alarm
state.
4) Apply increasing pressure for high alarm
and observe action.
5) Apply decreasing pressure for low alarm
and observe action.
6) Release pressure and disconnect test
equipment.
7) Close the vent/drain valve.
11.3 Temperature instruments
11.3.A Thermocouples (T1 and T1A)
1) Disconnect 1st wire and check burn-out

feature (upscale/downscale).
2) Disconnect 2nd wire and make short
circuit. Reconnect and check ambient
temperature with a thermometer in field.
3) Request readings in the locations as
required, i.e. local indicating/panels.
4) If necessary, use a MV source and check
the corresponding reading and alarm point
in control room and other locations as
required, i.e. local indicating/local panel for
T1/T1A, check alarm/trip functions at
setting with a MV source.
5) Check reading after re-installation
(ambient), when possible.
11.3.B Resistance type
1) Open circuit to check burn-out feature, if

applicable.
2) Simulate with decade resistance box 2
points within range.
3) Request readings in the control room and
other locations as required, i.e. local
indicating/local panels.
4) Check wiring, only 3 wires used on 3-wire
system.
5) Check reading after re-installation
(ambient), when possible
11.3.C Filled type temperature transmitter

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1) Check capillary for damage

2) Spot check output for ambient, if range
permits.
3) Check loop injecting signal on output
11.3.D Temperature switch
1) Test circuit by actuating micro switch.

11.3.E Differential temperature
1) Inject signal from both locations.

2) Vary signals from both locations.
3) Check reading after re-installation.
11.4 Control Valves
11.4.A The valve itself with controller on manual,
vary the output as follows:
1) 0% - valve fully closed, check starting

point
2) 25% - valve 25% open.
3) 50% - valve 50% open linkage level.
4) 75% - valve 75% open.
5) 100% - valve fully open.
6) Air fail valve check action against PEFS.
NOTES:
1) Care should be taken with reverse acting
positioners and split range valves check
operations with PETS.
2) Selecting relays are defined by mA signal
and not by valve position.
3) Inverter can be either at the positioner or
ICS/DCS (Engineer decision).
11.4.B Lock-up devices
1) Set control valve fully open. Set control

valve fully closed.
2) Reduce air supply slowly to below the set
point of the setting of the lock-up device
(0.5 bar greater than valve supply
pressure).
3) Check no valve movement for a change in
signal.
4) Reset regulator

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11.5 Alarm System

11.5.A A Process conditions
No flow / no pressure / no level / ambient

Temperature
11.5.B Type of signals
a) Level alarm (LA): Switch.

b) Pressure alarm (PA): Switch.
c) Temperature alarm (TA): mV or Moore
converter used
11.5.C Simulation of alarms
a) Level alarm: Bridge on the switch.

b) Pressure alarm: Bridge on the switch.
c) Temperature alarm: Disconnect of one
wire.
11.5.D Functional check operation
The procedure is as follows:
See Table 11.5.D
11.5.E Checking individual instruments each
instrument which is part of a pre-alarm
system shall be checked with injection at the
primary element (check alarms at the
appropriate places LCP/ADP/BCS/DCS)

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11.5.D
Ite
Action Check Remarks
m
1 Check initial status 1) Low-level alarm On (LCP)
2) Low-pressure alarm On
3) High-level alarm Off
4) High-pressure alarm Off
5) High-temperature alarm
Off
2 All alarms off 1) Low-level alarm off (LC)
1) Place bridge on low- 2) Low-pressure alarm off
level alarm (LCP)
2) Place bridge on low- 3) Common pre-alarm off
pressure alarm (BCS/ADP)
3 Simulation of alarms
3.1 Remove bridge on low 1) Low-level alarm On + Horn
level alarm (LCP). Common pre- + Accept
alarm On (ICS/ADP/DCS)
3.2 Replace bridge on low- 2) Low-level alarm Off
level alarm (LCP). Common pre-
alarm Off (ICS/M3P/DCS
)
3.3 Remove bridge on low 3) Low-pressure alarm On + Horn
pressure alarm (LCP). + Accept
Common pre-alarm On
(ICS/ADP/DCS )
3.4 Replace bridge on low 3) Low-pressure alarm Off
pressure alarm (LCP).
Common pre-alarm Off
(ICS/ADP/DCS )
3.5 Replace bridge on high- 5) High-level alarm On + Horn
level alarm (LCP). + Accept
Common pre-alarm On
(ICS/ADP/DCS)
3.6 Remove bridge on high- 6) High-level alarm Off
level alarm (LCP).
(ICS/ADP/DCS)
3.7 Replace bridge on high- 7) High-Pressure alarm On + Horn
Pressure alarm (LCP). + Accept
Common pre-alarm On
(ICS/ADP/DCS)
3.8 Remove bridge on high- 8) High-Pressure alarm Off

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Pressure alarm (LCP).

(ICS/ADP/DCS)
3.9 Disconnect wire on 9) High-Temp alarm On + Horn
High-temp alarm (LCP). + Accept
Common pre-alarm On
(ICS/ADP/DCS)
3.10 Re-connect wire on 10) High-Temp alarm Off
High-temp alarm (LCP).
(ICS/ADP/DCS)
4 Return to initial
conditions
1) Low-level alarm On (LCP) + Accept
1) Remove bridge on
Low-level alarm. 2) Low-Pressure alarm On + Accept
2) Remove bridge on (LCP)
Pressure alarm.

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Master Departmental Manual Code DOMEINSTSOP003

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Type SOP Author Name Awadh Aljabry

1.1 The purpose of this procedure is to provide minimum requirements for

2.1 This procedure applies to the functional checking of conventional

3.1 Dome Health, Safety and Environment manual.

5.1.1 Prior to commencement of loop checking it shall be ensured that:

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5.2.1 All tradesmen engaged in instrumentation loop checking shall have a

5.4 FUNCTIONAL TESTING/LOOP CHECKING PROCEDURE:

5.4.1 Analogue loop

Check alarm points in the loop

5.4.1.2 Analogue loop locally mounted

The procedure is as described above except that the transmitter mechanism

5.4.1.3 Digital functions with direct action (having no logic functions)

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Actuate the switch mechanically, observe and record the results.

5.4.1.4 Binary logic functions:

Test logic functions in two steps where practicable:

5.4.1.5 Special items:

Items such as analyzers and speed controllers, etc. shall be tested in

5.4.2 INSPECTION AND TEST:

5.4.2.1 Attachment 1 provides comprehensive check sheets for instrumentation

5.5 EQUIPMENT CALIBRATION:

6.1 Attachment 2 DOMEINSTTP019: Instrument Loop Inspection Record

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6.7 Attachment 8 DOMEINSTTP025: Acceptance record Installation of

Inspection and test check sheets for instrument loops.

1. Field Instrument Loop Checking R Testing

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Item Checklist Result By/Date

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repeat the test

Site acceptance of the system shall be in

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Transmitter: by using a hand pump, gas

TC or RTD: Open the instrument head and

PD meter: open the connection box and

Turbine meter: as above

In all above actions, vary the input signals

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4.2 Check that the appropriate control room

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8.2.C Operating tests:

1) Connect a simulation panel to the input

2) As (1) above, but for PLC sequential

NOTE: At this stage check also:

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9.B Total loop check

1) Actuate the primary element and check the

2) If the manufacturer takes part in a field

If an instrument maintenance “inspection

Apply the same procedure as given for (9A).

Total loop check:

Apply the same procedure as given for (9B)

1) Prior to the functional test, all loops and

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3) Activate all inputs by injecting signals, i.e.

The general procedure for internal loop

The gate house(s) should be considered

The check shall include LED polarity and