Gas Release GT4 Fuel Gas Filter / Separator RV Body

Cause & Consequence

• Failure of vessels or pipework

Incident Location

Fixed Installation

Incident Activity

Production operations

Specific Incident Equipment

Gas Turbine No.4 (GT4)

Lessons Identified

Incorrect fitting of RV – Inadequate performance of skill (Amec A-Z Accident Causes)

Incident Recommendations

• Determine if RV fitment procedure highlights that outlet flange must be tightened before slip flange. Amend as required.
• Ensure relevant personnel are aware of procedure for fitment of this type of RV.
• One page lesson learning sheet to be developed.
• All platform personnel be made aware of the learning from this incident during departmental safety meetings.
• Contents of this report to be shared with Aker Offshore Solutions.
• Technical Authority to confirm that the specification for the RV is correct for the applicication.