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A question of integrity: lessons to be learnt from the GoM oil spill

At the time of writing, it looks as though BP’s efforts to stop the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico have succeeded. This is the first really good news since the crisis began on 20 April 2010, when the Read more...

A refined solution - double block & bleed valves in downstream processing

Paul Shillito discusses the benefits of cartridge-style double block and bleed valves in refinery applications. His article also explains how these valves can help to prevent accidents. Read more...

An investigation of safety relief valve set point testing techniques

In 1995/6 a BP group-wide work group met to consider various aspects of safety relief valve management and performance. One subject considered was the setting of these valves and, in particular, the u Read more...

Back-Pressure effects on safety valves operating with compressible flow.

Superimposed or built-up back pressure strongly affects the operational characteristics and flow capacity of safety valves. Read more...

Critical valve partial stroke testing using SVM

In this article, Richard Harvey (Rotork Fluid Systems) explains the increasing scope for critical duty valve testing provided by innovative partial stroke technologies. Read more...

DBB vs. DIB

Double-Block and Bleed functionality has been available in ball valves essentially since the development of the trunnionmounted ball valve commonly used today. The phrase “double-block and bleed” has Read more...

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