Alarm system design e - Petroleumstilsynet - （报警系统设计e - Petroleumstilsynet）.pdf

Principles for alarm system design February 2001 YA-711 Table of contents 1 Introduction 1 1.1 Background and objective 1 1.2 Structure of the document 1 1.3 Definitions 1 2 Functional Requirements 4 2.1 Alarm system purpose4 2.2 General requirements 5 2.3 Alarm generation 11 2.4 Alarm structuring 13 2.5 Alarm prioritisation 15 2.6 Alarm presentation 17 2.7 Alarm handling 21 3 References 23 1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 Background and objective The Norwegian Petroleum Directorate (NPD) has through supervisory activities revealed unsatisfactory conditions related to alarm systems on petroleum production installations on the Norwegian Continental Shelf. Experience has shown that alarm systems could have been given more attention during design and procurement of new systems as well as during modification and operation of existing systems. Since alarm systems are essential in safe operation of petroleum installations, it is of vital importance that these systems are designed according to recognised principles for human-machine interface design and available human factors knowledge. This document describes a set of established principles for well -functioning alarm systems. The purpose of this document is to help those involved in the design, procurement, maintenance and operation of alarm systems. It is intended to help both in improving existing systems as well as during development of new systems and modifications. The objective is to ensure selection of systems complying with applicable Norwegian offshore regulations as well as safety, efficiency and high production availability. This document gives guidance on alarm generation, structuring, prioritisation, presentation and alarm handling. The requirements are based on the latest international recognised requirements on alarm systems availabl