Tagging (Team Tags)
Tagging is the process of assigning unique identification codes (tags) to each piece of equipment, instrument, cable, and control device of the project. These tags are sourced by Engineering in lists from SPEL, SPI, Cable Schedule, Mechanical Equipment List, Line Designation Tables, etc. These lists are in a continuous revision and update process.
Systemization and Scoping
System scoping involves defining and identifying the scope of work for a specific system or subsystem within a larger project. This typically involves breaking down the overall project scope into smaller, more manageable pieces that can be more easily defined, planned, and executed.
A common practice for this activity is highlighting (or colouring) either manually or electronically drawings. Process and Instrumentation Drawing (PIDs) for process equipment like instrument, pipelines, Mechanical, Single Line Drawings (SLD) for Electrical equipment like switchgear, MCC, etc.
The continuous revision and update of the Engineering lists means a need of a constant validation as it is very likely that there will be some new tags, other might have been deleted or renamed either in the tag itself or in the description.
This proper tag validation is essential to ensure the project is being executed with the most updated data from Engineering.
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