* Facilitate the acceptance and implementation of modular, miniature and automated (smart) sample system technology using the mechanical design based on the ANSI/ISA SP76.00.02-2002 standard.
* Provide the mechanical, electrical and software infrastructure needed to accelerate the use of microanalytical sensors within the process industries.
* Move the analytical systems out of the analyzer houses by promoting the use of field-mounted analytical systems (similar to pressure transmitters) which are close-coupled to the major process equipment. (NeSSI refers to this concept as By-Line analysis)
* Lay the groundwork for the adoption of an open communication standard(s) for process analytical. This includes communication between sample system components such as flow sensors, actuators, and microanalytical sensors, as well as communication to a Distributed Control System (DCS).
Comparison of Current Technology vs. NeSSI Technology (Extractive Systems)