Cause & Consequence
- Uncontrolled release of a flammable gas or liquid
Incident Location
Fixed Installation
Incident Activity
Production operations
Specific Incident Equipment
2 ½ “ balanced bellows safety relief valve protecting an HP compressor.
Lessons Identified
The bellows in balanced bellows relief valves have a finite life and as such should be treated as consumables.
Incident Recommendations
Ensure that suitable and sufficient maintenance routines are in place for bellows in balanced bellows relief valves which are in line with manufacturers recommend max-life.
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