Shutdown (SDV) and Blowdown (BDV) Underlying Causes of Failures and Lessons Learnt
Assessment of Valve Failures in the Offshore Oil & Gas Sector - John Peters - This comprehensive report describes the findings of an assessment study of data-set information regarding valve problems in the UK Offshore Oil & Gas Industry. It was undertaken by the National Engineering Laboratory, on behalf of the Offshore Division of Health & Safety Executive, as part of a wider initiative to reduce hydrocarbon releases. From the UK HSE.
Emergency Shutdown Valve Study - Industry Operating Experiences and Views; The Way Forward- John Peters - An older study but still very relevant. From the UK HSE.
ESD Valve Failures - This Case Study outlines the criticality of ESD Valves operation and the effects when they fail, It also gives "root causes" and "lessons learnt" - from BG Group.