Safety Alert
Turbo and Exhaust Manifold Fires Related to Engines
Turbo and Exhaust Manifold Fires Related to Engines
- BSEE
- Safety Alert
- BSEE Safety Alert 386
- Hot Work and FireMachinery and Equipment
- Electrical safetyFireMechanical failure
- Inspection and maintenance
- HosePumpsRotating machinery
- Competence and trainingFire protectionIgnition source controlPressure relief
- Upstream oil and gas
Summary
This alert reviews more than 20 compressor and generator fires involving hot turbocharger and exhaust components. Common factors include defective components, hose failures, loose electrical connections and oil entering exhaust or compressor systems. Recommendations for consideration address shielding, insulation, leak checks, temperature shutdowns, fire detection, pressure protection and operator competence.
Classifications: Electrical safety; electrical hazards.
Classifications: Fire; fire safety.
Classifications: Mechanical failure; equipment failure.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Hose; flexible hose.
Classifications: Pumps.
Classifications: Rotating machinery; rotating equipment.
Classifications: Competence and training; competency assurance; safety training.
Classifications: Fire protection; fire suppression; fire detection.
Classifications: Ignition source control; ignition prevention.
Classifications: Pressure relief; overpressure protection.
Classifications: Upstream oil and gas; oil and gas extraction; upstream petroleum.
Summary
The alert concerns fires involving engine turbochargers and exhaust manifolds.
BSEE Safety Alert 386. Themes: hot work and fire, machinery and equipment.