Cause & Consequence
- Uncontrolled release of a flammable gas or liquid
Incident Location
Fixed Installation
Incident Activity
Production operations
Specific Incident Equipment
Failure of kidney joint resulted in gas release when line was placed under pressure
Lessons Identified
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The design orientation of the transmitter creates the potential for incorrect fitting of the kidney joint
Incident Recommendations
- Identify alternative transmitter to eliminate use of kidney-type joints
- Options to re-orientate transmitter undertaken
- Review of bolt torqueing arrangements
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