Investigation Report
Transformer Fire Spread to Oil Treater Below
03-31-2011 22:20 G19931 MC/243 Fire - Incident >$25K - Other
- BSEE
- Investigation Report
- Unknown
- Electrical safetyFireLoss of containmentMaterial fatigue
- Emergency responseFire protection
- Upstream oil and gas
- Offshore installation
Summary
An investigation examines a transformer fire on Mississippi Canyon Platform A. Electrical failure caused ignition, likely through overheating or arcing; leaking dielectric fluid spread the fire to the oil treater below. Automatic shutdown and deluge activation preceded firefighting. No injuries or pollution were reported, and the District made no recommendation.
Classifications: Electrical safety; electrical hazards.
Classifications: Fire; fire safety.
Classifications: Loss of containment; containment loss.
Classifications: Material fatigue; metal fatigue.
Classifications: Emergency response; emergency preparedness.
Classifications: Fire protection; fire suppression; fire detection.
Classifications: Upstream oil and gas; oil and gas extraction; upstream petroleum.
Classifications: Offshore installation; offshore platform; offshore rig.