Emergency shutdown valve (ESDV)

{
  "id": "MLC-T-OAG-001291",
  "term": "Emergency shutdown valve (ESDV)",
  "field": "Oil and gas",
  "definition": "A safety valve designed to stop the flow of hazardous fluids in an emergency situation. These valves are typically fail-safe, meaning they automatically move to a closed or open position upon loss of power or control signal. ESDVs are a component of a plant's safety instrumented system and are tested regularly to confirm their operational readiness.",
  "abbreviation": "ESDV",
  "subject": "Production",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/oil-and-gas/emergency-shutdown-valve-esdv/"
}