Investigation Report
Platform Flash Fire Following Gas Blow-By Through Separator Dump Controller
06-18-2005 23:15 G02047 EC/272 Fire - Explosion
- BSEE
- Investigation Report
- Unknown
- FireHydrocarbon releaseMechanical failureProcess safety
- Pressure vesselStorage tanks
- Competence and trainingOperational supervisionPressure reliefStop-work authority
- Upstream oil and gas
- Offshore installation
Summary
Investigation of a production-platform flash fire following gas blow-by through a malfunctioning high-pressure separator dump controller. Gas reached the oil stock tank and escaped through secondary vents, accumulating near the generator building. Findings address building isolation, overlooked warnings, operator familiarity, supervision and failure to use stop-work authority.
Classifications: Fire; fire safety.
Classifications: Hydrocarbon release; hydrocarbon leak; oil and gas release.
Classifications: Mechanical failure; equipment failure.
Classifications: Process safety; major accident hazards.
Classifications: Pressure vessel; pressure vessels.
Classifications: Storage tanks; atmospheric tanks.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Operational supervision.
Classifications: Pressure relief; overpressure protection.
Classifications: Stop-work authority; stop work; stop-work intervention.
Classifications: Upstream oil and gas; oil and gas extraction; upstream petroleum.
Classifications: Offshore installation; offshore platform; offshore rig.