Investigation Report
Glycol Dehydration Unit Fire Following Still Column Vent Pipe Rupture
01-05-2023 1730 G02705 HI A 547 Fire
- BSEE
- Investigation Report
- Unknown
- FireLoss of containmentMechanical failurePressure systems
- Inspection and maintenance
- Process pipework and pipelines
- Fire protectionPreventive maintenance
- Upstream oil and gas
- Offshore installation
Summary
Investigation of a glycol dehydration unit fire at High Island 547 B identifies a blocked still-column vent pipe that ruptured under pressure. Escaping glycol ignited on hot equipment. Operators extinguished the fire without reported injuries or pollution. The report recommends a servicing plan for vent-pipe inspection.
Classifications: Fire; fire safety.
Classifications: Loss of containment; containment loss.
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: Fire protection; fire suppression; fire detection.
Classifications: Preventive maintenance; preventative maintenance; planned maintenance.
Classifications: Upstream oil and gas; oil and gas extraction; upstream petroleum.
Classifications: Offshore installation; offshore platform; offshore rig.