Investigation Report
Gas Explosion in Motor Control Centre Room After Compressor Starting Failures
02-23-2004 14:00 G02688 HI/467 Explosion
- BSEE
- Investigation Report
- Unknown
- Electrical safetyExplosionHydrocarbon release
- Process pipework and pipelinesSwitchgearValve
- Atmospheric gas testingVentilation
- Upstream oil and gas
- Offshore installation
Summary
An investigation examines a production-platform explosion after compressor starting failures. Low-pressure gas migrated from a water skimmer through deck penetrations into the motor control centre room, where a relay ignited trapped gas. Recommendations address sealing penetrations, modifying blowdown pipework or installing a flow safety valve, and checking buildings for migration paths.
Classifications: Electrical safety; electrical hazards.
Classifications: Explosion; explosive atmospheres.
Classifications: Hydrocarbon release; hydrocarbon leak; oil and gas release.
Classifications: Process pipework and pipelines; process piping.
Classifications: Switchgear; switch gear.
Classifications: Valve; valves.
Classifications: Atmospheric gas testing; gas testing; atmosphere testing.
Classifications: Ventilation; forced ventilation.
Classifications: Upstream oil and gas; oil and gas extraction; upstream petroleum.
Classifications: Offshore installation; offshore platform; offshore rig.