Instrumentation in process control systems: installation design and practice - Code of practice
BS 6739:2024
Document Status
Current
Supplement
British Standards Extra Supplement
Series
BS
Abstract
Provides recommendations for good practice on site, and relates to the design and installation of measurement and control systems instrumentation in the process industry. Covers: Personnel and work equipment safety, instrumentation in hazardous areas, safety-related instrumentation, flow, pressure, temperature, level, density, and mechanical measurements, weighing machines, transmitters and controllers, quality measuring instruments, and fibre optic instrumentation, process analysers, instrument piping and tubing, pneumatic and hydraulic supply systems, final element devices, control rooms, cabling and wiring, earthing, power supply, SMART measurement instrumentation, pollution prevention and control, documentation and installation, testing and verification, commissioning and acceptance.
History
Supersedes BS 6739:2009. Came into effect 31 October 2024.
ISBN
9780539181661
Subjects
- Building services
- Electrical services
- Design work/drawings
- Control systems design
- Legal issues and management
Publisher History
With over 100 years of experience the British Standards Institute is recognised as the UK’s National standards body. Their committees work with the manufacturing and service industries, government, businesses and consumers to facilitate the production of British, European and International standards.
Information
NBS
NBS has produced specification systems and information products for construction industry professionals for more than 40 years. The National Building Specification is the recognised UK national standard and is used by over 5,000 organisations. NBS is part of RIBA Enterprises Ltd.
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