Oil and gas Emergency ShutDown system
To minimise the consequences
Our Emergency ShutDown System (ESD) is designed to minimise the consequences of emergency situations, related to typically uncontrolled flooding, escape of hydrocarbons, or outbreak of fire in hydrocarbon carrying areas or areas which may otherwise be hazardous.
Functionality
Traditionally risk analyses has concluded that the Emergency ShutDown system is in need of a high Safety Integrity Level, typically SIL 2 or 3. Basically the system consist of field-mounted sensors, valves and trip relays, system logic for processing of incoming signals, alarm and HMI units. The system is able to process input signals and activating outputs in accordance with the Cause & Effect charts defined for the installation.
Typical actions from an Emergency ShutDown System
- Shut down of part systems and equipment
- Isolate hydrocarbon inventories
- Isolate electrical equipment *)
- Prevent escalation of events
- Stop hydrocarbon flow
- Depressurise / Blowdown
- Emergency ventilation control *)
- Close watertight doors and fire doors *)
*) May alternatively form part of the fire/gas detection and protection system.
Services & aftermarket support
Our support teams, located worldwide, are committed to helping you manage the vital balance between operational availability and cost. Wherever your vessel is located, our support is close at hand.
Services and support
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24/7 Technical support
Our 24/7 technical support team is there to help at any time, day or night, wherever your vessel is.
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Conversions, retrofit and refit
We understand the importance of having the right parts, available in the right place, at the right time.
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Training
Ensure that your crew is properly and thoroughly trained. This will reduce operational risk, downtime and maximise return on asset investment.