Pinhole leak in a corroded insulated process pipe

Incident Investigation

Pinhole leak in a corroded insulated process pipe

July 15, 2020

Boiler, PV and Refrigeration

Reference Number:

II-1039707-2020 (#18815)



Location: Lower Mainland

Regulated industry sector: Boilers, PV & refrigeration - Boiler and pressure vessel system

Incident overview:

A plant operator detected abnormal hydrocarbon odor and immediately responded as per site emergency protocol. A localized possible breach was identified, and the process unit was safely shut down for further investigation.

 

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