Investigation Report
Platform Fire Involving Nickel Cadmium Batteries Connected to Unused Charger
02-01-2011 15:00 G02391 HI/A571 Fire - Other
- BSEE
- Investigation Report
- Unknown
- Electrical safetyFire
- Electrical workInspection and maintenance
- Contractor managementFire protectionEnergy and process isolationPreventive maintenance
- Upstream oil and gas
Summary
Investigates a platform battery fire involving an unused charger left connected to old nickel cadmium batteries. Internal shorting ignited released battery fluids; generated gas prompted platform shut-in. Findings address uncertain breaker status, inadequate inspection and third-party coordination, with recommendations for isolation, stored-energy discharge, battery removal and maintenance.
Classifications: Electrical safety; electrical hazards.
Classifications: Fire; fire safety.
Classifications: Electrical work; electrical maintenance.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Contractor management; contractor assurance.
Classifications: Fire protection; fire suppression; fire detection.
Classifications: Energy and process isolation; isolation; energy isolation.
Classifications: Preventive maintenance; preventative maintenance; planned maintenance.
Classifications: Upstream oil and gas; oil and gas extraction; upstream petroleum.