Safety Alert
Hydrocarbon leak and fire caused by incorrect seal material used in the assembly of a pipe work clamp connector
Hydrocarbon leak and fire caused by incorrect seal material used in the assembly of a pipe work clamp connector
- HSE
- Safety Alert
- HID5-2010-2
- Hot Work and FireHydrocarbon Release
- CorrosionFireHydrocarbon releasePressure systems
- Process pipework and pipelines
- Operating and work procedures
- Downstream and process industriesUpstream oil and gas
- Offshore installation
Summary
This alert describes a hydrocarbon leak and fire on an unattended offshore production platform after a carbon-steel seal-ring corroded in a stainless-steel clamp connector. It advises operators to assure correct component selection, clear material identification and access to piping specifications, with comparison of assembly records against fitted seals where reasonably practicable.
Classifications: Corrosion; corrosion damage.
Classifications: Fire; fire safety.
Classifications: Hydrocarbon release; hydrocarbon leak; oil and gas release.
Classifications: Pressure systems; stored pressure; pressurised systems; pressurized systems.
Classifications: Process pipework and pipelines; process piping.
Classifications: Operating and work procedures.
Classifications: Downstream and process industries; refining; petrochemicals.
Classifications: Upstream oil and gas; oil and gas extraction; upstream petroleum.
Classifications: Offshore installation; offshore platform; offshore rig.
Summary
The alert examines a leak and fire linked to an incorrectly selected seal in a pipework clamp connector.
HID5-2010-2. Themes: hot work and fire, hydrocarbon release.