3436 Guidance on the inspection, testing and maintenance of pipeline emergency shutdown valves incorporating guidance regarding aspects common to non-closure-critical valves

Overview:

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.