Investigation Report
Platform Fire After Escaping Oil Reached Hot Turbocharger
01-08-2005 13:45 P00240 LA/6659 Fire
- BSEE
- Investigation Report
- Unknown
- FireHydrocarbon releaseMechanical failure
- Inspection and maintenance
- Hose
- Pre-use checks
- Upstream oil and gas
- Offshore installation
Summary
An investigation of a fire at Hillhouse platform identified a rubbed pinhole in a crankcase emissions absorber hose. Escaping oil reached the hot turbocharger and ignited; oil-soaked gasket material was also found on the manifold. The report recommends checking inbound and outbound service forms to confirm working condition.
Classifications: Fire; fire safety.
Classifications: Hydrocarbon release; hydrocarbon leak; oil and gas release.
Classifications: Mechanical failure; equipment failure.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Hose; flexible hose.
Classifications: Pre-use checks; pre-use inspection.
Classifications: Upstream oil and gas; oil and gas extraction; upstream petroleum.
Classifications: Offshore installation; offshore platform; offshore rig.