Safety Flash
Regen plumbing incident
Regen plumbing incident
- IMCA
- Safety Flash
- IMCA SF 03/99
- CorrosionInspection and MaintenancePressure Systems
- Pressure systemsStructural and asset integrity
- Inspection and maintenancePressure testing
- Process pipework and pipelines
- Non-destructive testing
- Marine industry
- Vessel
Summary
A ten-year pressure test identified a cracked weld in regeneration plumbing aboard a vessel in dry dock. X-ray examination of the removed section showed unacceptable deterioration at the welded seam of stainless steel pipe. The contractor intended to replace all its regeneration plumbing with seamless tube.
Classifications: Pressure systems; stored pressure; pressurised systems; pressurized systems.
Classifications: Structural and asset integrity; asset integrity; structural integrity.
Classifications: Inspection and maintenance; asset inspection; equipment maintenance.
Classifications: Pressure testing; hydrostatic testing; pneumatic testing.
Classifications: Process pipework and pipelines; process piping.
Classifications: Non-destructive testing; NDT; non-destructive examination; NDE.
Classifications: Marine industry; shipping industry; maritime sector.
Classifications: Vessel; aboard ship; onboard vessel.
Summary
A ten-year pressure test found a cracked, deteriorated welded seam in stainless steel regeneration plumbing.
IMCA SF 03/99. Themes: corrosion, inspection and maintenance, pressure systems.