Description
The IADC Drilling Control System Alarm Management Guidelines covers philosophy, documentation, master list of alarms, management of change, rationalization, human factor risks, and performance management for drilling control system alarming. The new document, produced by the IADC Alarm Management Work Group in collaboration with the API Alarm Management Work Group, under the auspices of the IADC Advanced Rig Technology Committee, are intended to assist system suppliers and drilling contractors improve alarm treatment, as defined by job responsibility.
These guidelines do not cover control system design. Instead, they focus on understanding applicable standards, alarm philosophy, personnel and organizational responsibilities regarding DCS alarms, types of alarms, real-time use of alarms, management of change and more.
13 pages.
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