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Isolation
Isolation
Isolation
Introduction
What is Isolation?
3 Levels of Isolation:
Positive
Proved
Non-Proved
Code?
All levels of isolation must be shown on P&IDs
Positive Isolation
Method of guaranteeing 100% physical segregation of a
hazard or contamination from personnel and/or product
inventory.
Should be used where no leakage can be tolerated.
Vessel entry
Long durations of breaking of containment
Where naked flame hot work is to be undertaken
Positive Isolation
Achieved using:
Removable Spools
Spectacle Blinds
Spades & Spacers
Proved Isolation
Fluid
Fluid
Non-Proved Isolation
Vessel Isolation
Summary
Summary
Pipeline Plugs
The utilisation of an in-pipe plug (or combination of plugs)
to form a proven isolation
Pipe Freezing
A coolant (solidified or liquefied gas) is used around the
outside of the pipe wall to cause the fluid within the pipe
to freeze forming a solid plug.
Commonly used in
Wellhead repairs
Casing valve replacement
Tree Repairs
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