CHALLENGE Fugitive emissions are unanticipated or s purious emissions of gas or vapour from any part of the process plant which have major effects on the air quality around us. Valves account for a high percentage of fugitive emissions being released from an installation, therefore it is integral that measures are put in place to prevent and reduce the release of fugitive emissions. Leaks from valves can also have effects on operating efficiency by causing production loss, which can be costly for installations. Using the correct compression packing techniques and materials can help reduce and prevent the consequences of leaks. A large oil and gas operator with numerous oil and gas platforms worldwide contacted Score Training in early 2018. The client had identified that some of their

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