Cause & Consequence
- Failure of vessels or pipework
Incident Location
Fixed Installation
Incident Activity
Production operations
Incident Info Source
Talisman Energy &
Specific Incident Equipment
Plate & Shell Heat Exchanger
Lessons Identified
Primary failure of the plate/weld occurred as a result of low cycle fatigue
Incident Recommendations
- Check for similar heat exchangers at your site and confirm their integrity
- Consider if operational control of this equipment is robust
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