In July of 2016, the mismanagement of a heat exchanger led to an extensive series of explosions that resulted in damaging forest fires in Mississippi. The mismanagement was a result of Enterprise Products Pascagoula Gas Plant allowing the equipment to experience too much thermal fatigue. If there had been more extensive safety measures and inspection protocols set in place, these disastrous results may not have occurred, saving a plethora of vegetation and clean up funds.
Key Takeaways:
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- As regards a Mississippi gas leak explosion, a February 12 report points to thermal fatigue as the culprit.
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- Thermal fatigue refers to the weakening of materials over time, due to the stress of heating and cooling.
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- Upon inspection, it was clear that small cracks had arisen over time, due to temperature fluctuations.
“The plant – which had repaired four heat exchangers nine times in 17 years, CSB found – was shut down for nearly six months.”
Experto en colectores de polvo, redactor técnico y editor en Baghouse.com
Andy Biancotti está convencido de que el conocimiento es una de las mejores inversiones para una empresa. Como Editor y Gerente de Marketing en Baghouse.com, disfruta entrevistar a ingenieros, técnicos y clientes para capturar las lecciones aprendidas en proyectos reales de control de polvo y convertirlas en recursos prácticos que ayuden a otros profesionales. Con más de dos décadas de experiencia en mantenimiento industrial, operaciones y comunicación técnica, su objetivo es simple: ayudar a las personas para que puedan operar de forma más segura, inteligente y eficiente.
