Safety Alert
Corrosion in trunnion supports of pipework containing hazardous substances
Corrosion in trunnion supports of pipework containing hazardous substances
- HSE
- Safety Alert
- HID1-2013
- CorrosionHazardous SubstancesPressure Systems
- CorrosionHazardous substancesHydrocarbon releasePressure systems
- Inspection and maintenance
- Process pipework and pipelines
- Downstream and process industries
Summary
This safety alert examines an LPG release at a UK refinery caused by hidden corrosion inside capped tubular pipe supports. Moisture accumulated through a weep hole positioned on support steelwork. It calls for suitable support examinations and cautions against permanently removing end caps without further design work.
Classifications: Corrosion; corrosion damage.
Classifications: Hazardous substances; hazardous chemicals; chemical exposure.
Classifications: Hydrocarbon release; hydrocarbon leak; oil and gas release.
Classifications: Pressure systems; stored pressure; pressurised systems; pressurized systems.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Process pipework and pipelines; process piping.
Classifications: Downstream and process industries; refining; petrochemicals.
HID1-2013. Themes: corrosion, hazardous substances, pressure systems.