Issuing body
API
Latest edition
8th Edition (2017)
Region
USA, Global
Equipment items
2
Scope
SAFE chart methodology for offshore process safety system design.
Key requirements (7)
- Analysis, design, installation and testing of safety systems for offshore production platforms.
- Safety Analysis Function Evaluation (SAFE) chart approach.
- Two levels of protection: primary (process control) + secondary (shutdown).
- ESD (Emergency Shutdown) levels: Tier 1 (process), Tier 2 (platform).
- Mandatory safety devices: PSH, PSL, LSH, LSL, TSH, USV, BSDV.
- Required testing intervals: monthly to quarterly depending on device.
- Companion to API 754 for performance metrics.
Applied to 2 equipment items
Inspection & Process Safety