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Standardisation real-world experience with JIP33 to date and to discuss recommendations on driving adoption further . JIP33 has a communication plan for more in-person events and webinars , and will continue this outreach throughout the coming years . Implementation guides and training videos have been developed to help companies better understand the JIP33 process and how best to implement the specifications . Increased engagement with supplier partners has improved the overall JIP33 development process and the quality of the specifications . Initially , supplier input was limited to the draft specification public review . That has now evolved significantly , and there is more opportunity for suppliers , EPCs and non-sponsoring companies to actively contribute to the JIP33 process . Supplier questionnaires and user feedback reviews on current specifications are being used as input to the process . In addition , there are public reviews of draft specifications and post-review town halls to provide feedback to commenters on the changes made to the document . For certain specifications , suppliers even actively participate in shaping the draft specification where anti-competition rules allow .
Lessons learned Besides needing strategic management of change and associated KPIs to monitor adoption , some other fundamental principles have been identified to successfully adopt and implement JIP33 specifications . These include ensuring that the ‘ brand ’ visibility of the JIP33 specification is maintained as it moves through the supply chain so that it will be recognised , and suppliers can respond appropriately . It is also important that the specifications are being used ‘ as-is ’; overlaying or modifying the JIP33 specifications will erode their value . JIP33 is continually updating its processes , including how to minimise overlays to specifications when maintaining or expanding the scope of existing specifications .
Looking forwards The application of JIP33 specifications is not limited to greenfield upstream capital projects . The specifications are also being actively used in brownfield and low-carbon applications . One of the selection criteria recently added for development topics was low carbon / energy transition applicability . This helps broaden the application past the traditional oil & gas usage into new businesses that many in the sector are now active in .
Specification Title
S-614 Shell & Tube Heat Exchanges
S-710 Air-Cooled Heat Exchangers
S-723 Electric Process Heater
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Figure 3 : Volume of equipment procured by sponsoring operating companies using JIP33 specifications
Heat exchangers installed at an oil refinery . Source : Dreamstime
For the flow control industry , this means that standards will need to meet environmental objectives such as :
• Address the reduction of fugitive emissions and define the respective quality requirements
• Include data requirements that certify the carbon footprint of flow control equipment
• Include information requirements to mitigate material fraud in the energy sector
• Define new scope to cover applications in Hydrogen and CCUS
• Leave space for further innovation ( like additive manufacturing )
These elements will be covered in JIP33 in new and existing specifications as long as they form existing gaps in industry standards . A provisional roadmap for developing JIP33 specifications for valves is shown in Figure 4 .
Figure 4 : Provisional roadmap for the development of JIP33 specifications for heat transfer equipment
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