API 554-2 : 2008

1 Scope
   1.1 Document Organization
   1.2 Part 2 - Introduction
2 Referenced Publications
3 Definitions
4 Control System Topology
   4.1 Physical Location of Control Equipment and Sub-systems
   4.2 System Availability
   4.3 System Maintainability
   4.4 Control System Performance Requirements
   4.5 Lifecycle Costs
   4.6 Security of Control System
5 Process Control System Types
   5.1 Distributed Control Systems
   5.2 Programmable Logic Controllers
   5.3 Single Loop Controllers
   5.4 Hybrid Process Control Systems
   5.5 Transitional System Designs
   5.6 Safety Systems
6 Process Control System Hardware Design Considerations
   6.1 General Considerations
   6.2 Overall System Design
   6.3 Controllers
   6.4 Operator Interface
   6.5 Engineering Workstation
   6.6 I/O Modules
   6.7 Serial Digital Communications
   6.8 Field Networks
   6.9 Complex Instrumentation
   6.10 Subsystem Interfaces
   6.11 Redundancy
   6.12 System Capacity/Future Expandability
   6.13 System Performance
   6.14 Diagnostics
   6.15 Maintainability
7 Process Control System Software Design Considerations
   7.1 Operating System Considerations
   7.2 System Programming
   7.3 Configuration and Programming Devices
   7.4 Configuration/Programming Considerations
   7.5 Software Security
   7.6 Reports and Logs
   7.7 Batch/sequence Control
   7.8 Communications
   7.9 Documentation
8 Alarm Functions
   8.1 Alarm Types
   8.2 User Defined Functions
   8.3 Diagnostics
   8.4 Alarm Sequences
   8.5 Alarm Display Functions
   8.6 Dedicated Alarm Systems
   8.7 Alarm Record Functions
   8.8 Alarm Management Functions
   8.9 Documentation
9 Interlocks
   9.1 Types of Interlocks
   9.2 Sensor Considerations
   9.3 Shutdown Alarms
   9.4 Pre-shutdown Alarms
   9.5 Testing
   9.6 Documentation
10 Data Management and Documentation
   10.1 Field Instrumentation
   10.2 Field Instrument Asset Management Systems
   10.3 Process Control Systems
   10.4 Other Specialized Systems
   10.5 Engineering Database Systems
   10.6 Maintenance Management Systems
   10.7 Process Data Management Systems
   10.8 Data Integration
11 Instrument Power Systems
   11.1 Process Evaluation
   11.2 Control System Evaluation
   11.3 Instrument Power System Design
12 Electrical Considerations
   12.1 Grounding
   12.2 Electromagnetic Interference
   12.3 Signal Wiring Systems
   12.4 Communications
13 Control Centers
   13.1 General Considerations
   13.2 Control Center Site Selection
   13.3 Physical Design Criteria
   13.4 Control Center Building Design and Layout
   13.5 Control Center Environmental Controls
   13.6 Control Center Lighting
   13.7 Floor Design
   13.8 Control Center Fire Protection
   13.9 Laboratory Facilities
   13.10 Equipment and Wiring Layout Considerations
14 Remote Instrument Enclosure
   14.1 General
   14.2 Location
   14.3 Construction
   14.4 HVAC System
   14.5 Ancillary Equipment

Describes the processes required to successfully implement process control systems for refinery and petrochemical services.