Safety Alert
Safety Alert 370 Overcharged Battery in Non-Ventilated Box
Safety Alert 370 Overcharged Battery in Non-Ventilated Box
- BSEE
- Safety Alert
- BSEE Safety Alert 370
- Electrical Safety
- Electrical safetyExplosionHydrogen safety
- Electrical work
- Ignition source controlVentilation
- Upstream oil and gas
Summary
An RTU panel exploded after an overcharged 12-volt battery generated hydrogen in an unventilated enclosure. An unsuitable electrical component was the likely ignition source. No injuries or nearby equipment damage occurred. BSEE recommends operators consider compliant battery enclosures, installation arrangements preventing hazardous hydrogen accumulation, and electrical components rated for their area classification.
Classifications: Electrical safety; electrical hazards.
Classifications: Explosion; explosive atmospheres.
Classifications: Hydrogen safety.
Classifications: Electrical work; electrical maintenance.
Classifications: Ignition source control; ignition prevention.
Classifications: Ventilation; forced ventilation.
Classifications: Upstream oil and gas; oil and gas extraction; upstream petroleum.
Summary
The alert addresses an overcharged battery installed in a non-ventilated enclosure.
BSEE Safety Alert 370. Themes: electrical safety.