Investigation Report
UPS Capacitor Failure and Power Loss at Perdido Spar
01-03-2023 2217 G17565 AC 857 Fire, Required Muster, Incident > $25,000
- BSEE
- Investigation Report
- Unknown
- Electrical safetyFire
- Electrical isolationElectrical work
- Emergency responseEnergy and process isolationLockout and tagoutPreventive maintenance
- Upstream oil and gas
- Offshore installation
Summary
Investigates a reported fire and power loss at Perdido Spar following UPS capacitor failure. Smoke detection triggered automatic shut-in and personnel mustered; the fire team saw no fire. Electrical troubleshooting identified inverter arcing before lockout and bypass. The report recommends replacing fans and capacitors on similar units.
Classifications: Electrical safety; electrical hazards.
Classifications: Fire; fire safety.
Classifications: Electrical isolation; electrical lockout.
Classifications: Electrical work; electrical maintenance.
Classifications: Emergency response; emergency preparedness.
Classifications: Energy and process isolation; isolation; energy isolation.
Classifications: Lockout and tagout; LOTO; lockout/tagout.
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.