Investigation Report
Reboiler Fire Following Glycol and Condensate Leakage
02-19-2004 20:45 G02388 HI/563 Fire
- BSEE
- Investigation Report
- Unknown
- CorrosionFireHydrocarbon release
- Pressure vessel
- Fire protection
- Upstream oil and gas
- Offshore installation
Summary
This investigation describes a reboiler fire discovered after employees responded to a filter-separator alarm. Internal corrosion was identified as the probable cause, with glycol and condensate leaking through a weld pinhole. Personnel extinguished the flame using a handheld extinguisher and potable-water hose; insulation was burnt or melted.
Classifications: Corrosion; corrosion damage.
Classifications: Fire; fire safety.
Classifications: Hydrocarbon release; hydrocarbon leak; oil and gas release.
Classifications: Pressure vessel; pressure vessels.
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.