Loss of integrity of surface equipment
Loss of integrity of surface equipment concerns for example leakage from the tanks, pipeline and heat exchanger. The equipments can easily be repaired as a they are accessible by workers on site.
Informations
- Category: Environmental risks
- Id: F-8
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Phases:
- Drilling / Testing
- Exploitation / Development
- Post-closure
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Consequences:
- Economic / Performance / Acceptability
- Health / Safety / Environment
Mitigation
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Prevention:
- Thorough inspection of pipes and tanks
- Positioning of tank over concrete slab to avoid direct contact with soil
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Monitoring:
- Installation of a leakage detection system
- Monitoring the evolution of corrosion and scaling
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Corrective measures:
- Adapt material of surface equipment
More information is available on the project deliverable (link), or navigate on the online version.
