# ANSI/ISA-106.00.01-2023 Procedure Automation for Continuous Process Operations

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ANSI/ISA-106.00.01-2023 is a standard for automating procedures in continuous process operations. It defines models for physical systems, procedures and implementations, and provides implementation strategies and lifecycle guidance for procedure development and maintenance. It also addresses operator interaction, exception handling, roles and responsibilities, and alignment with business goals and regulatory requirements.

## Specification

| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Body | ANSI/ISA |
| Reference | ANSI/ISA-106.00.01-2023 |
| Edition year | 2023 |

## Safety

- The standard addresses automation of critical procedures such as startup and emergency shutdown to protect personnel, equipment and the environment.
- It covers error prevention and risk management during complex transitions such as startup, shutdown or abnormal situations.

## Study notes

- The standard defines models for physical systems, procedures, and implementations.
- It covers implementation strategies and lifecycle guidance for procedure automation.
- It addresses operator interaction and exception-handling strategies.
- It defines roles and responsibilities for procedure development and maintenance.
- It aligns procedure automation with business goals and regulatory requirements.
- Supporting technical reports include ISA-TR106.00.01-2013 (Models and Terminology) and ISA-TR106.00.02-2017 (Work Processes).

## Sources

1. [ISA-106 Series of Standards](https://www.isa.org/standards-and-publications/isa-standards/isa-106-standards) (accessed 2026-10-25)

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