Engineering Standards Committees

Probably NOT the #ISO19650 update post you were expecting... By now you'll have seen that ISO 19650 Parts 1, 2 and 3 are being revised. They are moving forward, with draft texts expected to be published in March (Part 3 targeted for June). And we can already see some negativity in our LinkedIn feeds… “They are changing the standard again.” “Why didn’t they consult industry?” “ISO don’t understand how this works in practice.” (with some positivity to be seen too!) Let me be clear, ISO - International Organization for Standardization does not sit in a dark, secret room rewriting standards in isolation. ISO standards are developed through national committees made up of practitioners, clients, consultants, contractors, software vendors, academics and regulators. In other words, people like you, US. If you care about ISO19650 (or any other standard you work with), this is the moment to engage. When the Draft International Standard (DIS) is released, national standards bodies will invite comments. That is the formal consultation stage. Every country has a mirror committee. Those committees are open to participation. You can: • Join your national mirror committee • Submit formal comments • Propose alternative wording • Challenge ambiguity • Defend what works • Improve what does not Standards are not written by 'them'. They are written by those who show up, by those among us who are passionate about enabling our industry or products to progress, by those who commit a little time 'now' rather than lots of time later, battling with things they disagree with. The standards are drafted by practitioners who (like many of you reading this) want to see and help industry change, not by 'them' or 'they' or by a hierarchical closed group. If you choose not to engage, that's OK, but the outcome will reflect the voices that did. ISO19650 has shaped procurement, lifecycle information management, digital delivery and asset operation across the globe. It underpins policy, contracts and workflows. If we believe in open, collaborative and internationally aligned practice, then we (YOU) have a responsibility to contribute. Constructive engagement is more powerful than retrospective criticism, some of which we are already seeing! When the draft is published in March, I encourage you to read it properly. Not the LinkedIn summary. Not the rumours. Not the #AI generated image summaries. The actual draft. Then feed back through your national body. Standards are living frameworks. They evolve because industry evolves, PLEASE take a look at how you can contribute: https://lnkd.in/dsV5-7un

This week, I’m in Nashville with industry experts from around the world for the 𝗔𝗦𝗠𝗘 𝗕𝟭𝟲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗲 𝗺𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀. For most people, standards sound abstract and boring. But these meetings are where the rules are written for how pressure equipment actually connects, seals, and operates safely. ASME B16 covers four core categories: • 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝘃𝗲𝘀 → how flow is controlled   • 𝗙𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀 → how systems are connected  • 𝗙𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 → how piping is routed and adapted • 𝗚𝗮𝘀𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀 → how joints seal Together, these 30+ standards define the 𝗺𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗯𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗽𝗶𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝘀. They cover pressure-temperature ratings, materials, dimensions, tolerances, markings and testing methods. They impact industries far beyond oil & gas: • Power generation • Hydrogen & emerging energy • Data center infrastructure • Water, HVAC, and beyond Standards are not static documents. 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗲𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗲 with real-world failures, new materials and technologies, and changing industry demands. #flange #gasket #bolting #ASME #PCC1

How JAG 25 Actually Works Let's break down the structure. JAG 25 coordinates FOUR key Technical Committees: TC 57 — Power Systems Management → Created IEC 61850 → Owns communication protocols → Focus: System integration TC 95 — Measuring Relays and Protection Equipment → Owns protection function standards → Focus: Device behavior and testing TC 38 — Instrument Transformers → Owns measurement standards → Focus: Primary sensing (CTs, VTs, Merging Units) TC 17 — High-Voltage Switchgear (joining) → Owns switchgear standards → Focus: Primary equipment integration THE COORDINATION MECHANISM: JAG 25 provides a forum to: → Identify overlapping work items → Resolve conflicts between committees → Ensure IEC 61850 interoperability extends across boundaries → Fast-track emerging technologies Before: Each committee published independently. After: Coordinated releases, aligned timelines. The goal: Interoperability shouldn't break at committee boundaries. This post is part of a 10-post series on Breaking the Standardization Catch-22 with Digital Twins and JAG 25. Follow along to see how the industry is solving this problem. #JAG25 #IEC61850 #TC57 #TC95 #TC38 #Standardization #Interoperability #SmartGrid #PowerEngineering #TechnicalCommittees #IndustryStandards