Piping inspection and supervision, explained from scratch

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Fail position

FC / FO / FL

Piping

Where an actuated valve goes when its power or signal is lost — fail closed, fail open, or fail last. Decided per service from the hazard, not by habit: fuel gas fails closed, reactor cooling water fails open, and both are the safe choice. Marked on the P&ID beside the valve.

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