API RP 14C

Description

This document presents provisions for designing, installing, and testing both process safety and nonmarine emergency support systems on an offshore production facility. The basic concepts of a facility safety system are discussed and protection methods and requirements of the system are outlined. For the purposes of this document, all process components from the surface wellhead and/or topside boarding valve are considered. This document illustrates how system analysis methods can be used to determine safety requirements to protect common process components. This document also includes: a) a method to document and verify process safety system functions (i.e., SAFE chart); b) design guidance for ancillary systems such as pneumatic supply systems and liquid containment systems; c) a uniform method of identifying and symbolizing safety devices; d) procedures for testing common safety devices with recommendations for test data and acceptable test tolerances.