after a warm shutdown is one such circumstance. A warm shutdown generally indicates a process state in which the operation has been stopped in a controlled manner, but the fluids have not been evacuated. from this state is unique to the start-up in other circumstances. Hence, this circumstance merits Are other start-up activities following a warm shutdown that are unique to this its own procedure(s). phase? The questions on the right are intended to assist the operator in determining if this type of procedure is necessary. While not comprehensive, if any of the questions are answered affirmatively, this type of procedure is likely necessary. Does the process have a steady-state mode of operation between start-up and Normal Operating Procedures shutdown? For a continuous, steady-state process, the operational requirements occurring between the start-up phase and shutdown Does the process require process variable monitoring during normal operations? phase are intended to be covered under normal operating procedures. Does the process require sampling during normal operations? Typical activities during this phase
after a warm shutdown is one such circumstance. A warm shutdown generally indicates a process state in which the operation has been stopped in a controlled manner, but the fluids have not been evacuated. from this state is unique to the start-up in other circumstances. Hence, this circumstance merits its own procedure(s). The questions on the right are intended to assist the operator in determining if this type of procedure is necessary. While not comprehensive, if any of the questions are answered affirmatively, this type of procedure is likely necessary. Are other start-up activities following a warm shutdown that are unique to this phase? Normal Operating Procedures For a continuous, steady-state process, the operational requirements occurring between the start-up phase and shutdown phase are intended to be covered under normal operating procedures. Typical activities during this phase Does the process have a steady-state mode of operation between start-up and shutdown? Does the process require process variable monitoring during normal operations? Does the process require sampling during normal operations?
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