Investigation Report
Gas Compressor Discharge Pipe Explosion During Restart
10-09-2021 09:10 G04909 MP 64 Explosion - Line Failure and Rupture
- BSEE
- Investigation Report
- Unknown
- ExplosionMechanical failurePressure systems
- Inspection and maintenance
- Process pipework and pipelines
- Functional testingPressure relief
- Upstream oil and gas
- Offshore installation
Summary
BSEE investigates a gas-compressor discharge-pipe explosion during restart at Main Pass 64 A. Leaking suction valve-cover gaskets were identified as the probable cause of oxygen intrusion; ignition was likely associated with hot compressed gas. The report records integrity and leakage testing, localised piping damage and no injuries.
Classifications: Explosion; explosive atmospheres.
Classifications: Mechanical failure; equipment failure.
Classifications: Pressure systems; stored pressure; pressurised systems; pressurized systems.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Process pipework and pipelines; process piping.
Classifications: Functional testing; function test.
Classifications: Pressure relief; overpressure protection.
Classifications: Upstream oil and gas; oil and gas extraction; upstream petroleum.
Classifications: Offshore installation; offshore platform; offshore rig.