Investigation Report
Pipeline Pump Fire Following Switch Between Pumps
03-28-2021 11:15 G02445 VK 900 Fire - Equipment Failure
- BSEE
- Investigation Report
- Unknown
- CorrosionFireMechanical failure
- Inspection and maintenance
- Pumps
- Emergency responseFire protectionPreventive maintenance
- Upstream oil and gas
- Offshore installation
Summary
BSEE investigated a pipeline pump fire at Viosca Knoll 900 A following a switch between pumps. Corrosion in the exhaust assembly allowed heat to ignite insulation. Operators extinguished the fire with a potable water hose. The report identifies inadequate preventive maintenance; no injuries, pollution or major damage occurred.
Classifications: Corrosion; corrosion damage.
Classifications: Fire; fire safety.
Classifications: Mechanical failure; equipment failure.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Pumps.
Classifications: Emergency response; emergency preparedness.
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.