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A fluid pressure reduction system includes at least two streams. A working stream includes valves with associated pressure sensors for modulating output pressure. A control system monitors pressure via a sensor and actuates a slam shut valve in the event of a fault. In the event that another stream

A fluid pressure reduction system includes at least two streams. A working stream includes valves with associated pressure sensors for modulating output pressure. A control system monitors pressure via a sensor and actuates a slam shut valve in the event of a fault. In the event that another stream is at fault the arrangement allows the slam shut valve to be opened. In the faulty stream only, pressure again rises, the slam shut is again shut and cannot be reopened until manually reset following fault clearance. Independent control in each stream assists in system integrity. All streams can close and reopen once. The second closure determines the faulty stream.

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[ We claim:] [11.] A method for determining faults in a fluid reduction system having a plurality of streams, the method including the steps of:monitoring fluid pressure in each of the streams, automatically activating an isolation device upon a pressure rise, and briefly automatically deactivating

[ We claim:] [11.] A method for determining faults in a fluid reduction system having a plurality of streams, the method including the steps of:monitoring fluid pressure in each of the streams, automatically activating an isolation device upon a pressure rise, and briefly automatically deactivating the isolation device to determine whether the pressure rise is due to a fault in each one of the streams.