ANSI/ISA 75.26.01-2006
This document applies to all pneumatically operated, automated rotary or reciprocating, on/off, or modulating valves. It also includes automation components (i.e. positioners, transducers, and solenoids) as applicable. It provides a methodology for standardizing the acquisition and reporting of data used in assessing valve condition. The document includes the type of data to be acquired, the number of measurements to be recorded and their resolution, units of measure, nomenclature, computer file storage format, graphical presentation, and other reporting formats. It does not address interpretation of data or diagnosis of valve condition.