Gas release from tundish drains

Cause & Consequence

• Uncontrolled release of a flammable gas or liquid

Incident Location

Fixed Installation

Incident Activity

Production operations

Specific Incident Equipment

Level control inaccuracy identified. Non-return valve (NRV) found to be passing

Lessons Identified

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Level control did not cut the pump out

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NRV found to be passing

Incident Recommendations

• NRV to be changed out
• NRV to be subject to bi-annual change-out within SAP
• Process engineers to review alternative arrangements for drainage pipework