Investigation Report
Booster Gas Compressor Fire on Unmanned Platform
07-28-2012 06:00 00089 EC/64A Compressor Incident > 25K
- BSEE
- Investigation Report
- Unknown
- CorrosionFireHydrocarbon releaseMaterial fatigueMechanical failure
- Inspection and maintenance
- Hand toolsRotating machineryStorage tanks
- Contractor managementFire protectionOperating and work proceduresPreventive maintenance
- Upstream oil and gas
- Offshore installation
Summary
BSEE investigates a booster gas compressor fire on the unmanned EC-64-A platform. Failed cylinder studs, gas release and leaking lubricating oil feature in the reconstructed sequence, whose exact order remains uncertain. Findings examine fatigue, corrosion, fastener tightening practices, maintenance records and contractor oversight, with recommendations on OEM requirements and plastic tank siting.
Classifications: Corrosion; corrosion damage.
Classifications: Fire; fire safety.
Classifications: Hydrocarbon release; hydrocarbon leak; oil and gas release.
Classifications: Material fatigue; metal fatigue.
Classifications: Mechanical failure; equipment failure.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Hand tools; hand-held tools; handheld tools.
Classifications: Rotating machinery; rotating equipment.
Classifications: Storage tanks; atmospheric tanks.
Classifications: Contractor management; contractor assurance.
Classifications: Fire protection; fire suppression; fire detection.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Classifications: Preventive maintenance; preventative maintenance; planned maintenance.
Classifications: Upstream oil and gas; oil and gas extraction; upstream petroleum.
Classifications: Offshore installation; offshore platform; offshore rig.