Guidance on the inspection, testing and maintenance of pipeline emergency shutdown valves incorporating guidance regarding aspects common to non-closure-critical valves

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  • Published: October 2020
  • REF/ISBN: 9781787252172
  • Edition: 1st
  • Status: Current

Guidance on the testing, inspection and maintenance of pipeline emergency shutdown valves incorporating guidance regarding aspects common to non-closure-critical valves was commissioned by the Pipeline Users Group's (PLUG's) Good Operational Practice Forum (GOPF).

The purpose of this technical publication is to provide a basis for operating companies to ensure that any degradation, which could result in increased probability of failure, is detected and rectified before a major accident hazard (MAH) potential is reached.
This technical publication is focused on United Kingdom Continental Shelf (UKCS) requirements, and as such it refers to UK legislation and regulatory expectations.

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