Investigation Report
Compressor Cylinder Head Fracture and Ejection on Platform
05-22-2008 15:35 G11455 GB/128 Required Muster - Shutdown from Gas Release
- BSEE
- Investigation Report
- Unknown
- CorrosionLine of fireMaterial fatigueMechanical failure
- Inspection and maintenance
- Emergency response
- Upstream oil and gas
- Offshore installation
Summary
An investigation examines a compressor cylinder-head fracture and ejection at the Enchilada platform, with no personnel injuries. It identifies corrosion-related fatigue cracking and incomplete corrosion removal during an earlier repair, describes shutdown and muster actions, and recommends immediate installation of revised cylinder heads or removal of affected compressors from service.
Classifications: Corrosion; corrosion damage.
Classifications: Line of fire; struck-by hazards.
Classifications: Material fatigue; metal fatigue.
Classifications: Mechanical failure; equipment failure.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Emergency response; emergency preparedness.
Classifications: Upstream oil and gas; oil and gas extraction; upstream petroleum.
Classifications: Offshore installation; offshore platform; offshore rig.