Cause & Consequence
- Uncontrolled release of a flammable gas or liquid
Incident Location
Fixed Installation
Incident Activity
Production operations
Specific Incident Equipment
Fuel gas pipework to gas engine
Lessons Identified
There was a weep from the vent port on an electro motive valve (EMV) body. The plug was found not to be sealing correctly. The vent port provides a vent path if stem leakage occurs. It should have been piped to a safe location according to manufacturers’ guidelines when installed.
Incident Recommendations
1. Vent to be piped to safe
2. Plugs to be checked to ensure they are in place and are gas tight
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