Safety Alert
Safety Alert 176 - Mud Logging Unit Explosion and Fire
Safety Alert 176 - Mud Logging Unit Explosion and Fire
- BSEE
- Safety Alert
- BSEE Safety Alert 176
- ExplosionHot Work and FireProcess Safety
- ExplosionFireHydrogen safety
- Gas cylinderGas detectorHoseProcess pipework and pipelines
- Energy and process isolationPre-use checks
- Upstream oil and gas
Summary
An explosion and fire during mud logging unit setup involved hydrogen-fed analytical instruments. Connections had not been pressure-tested or checked for leaks, and damaged polyurethane hose allowed continued hydrogen flow. The alert recommends considering automatic shutdown, gas detection and positive purge arrangements, alongside piping material review and post-installation leak checks.
Classifications: Explosion; explosive atmospheres.
Classifications: Fire; fire safety.
Classifications: Hydrogen safety.
Classifications: Gas cylinder; compressed gas bottle; gas cylinders.
Classifications: Gas detector; gas monitor; gas detection instrument.
Classifications: Hose; flexible hose.
Classifications: Process pipework and pipelines; process piping.
Classifications: Energy and process isolation; isolation; energy isolation.
Classifications: Pre-use checks; pre-use inspection.
Classifications: Upstream oil and gas; oil and gas extraction; upstream petroleum.
BSEE Safety Alert 176. Themes: explosion, hot work and fire, process safety.