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Fast developing hazards – examples
Process examples:
• Riser depacking overpressure of separator – very high pressure behind riser
valves
• Cargo pump line-up overpressure of suction – liquid filled system (almost
instant pressure rise)
Operator error:
• Opening manual valves out of sequence
• Opening a choke valve too quickly
• Opening remote operated valves out of sequence