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Heat-activated and/or remote-oper-
Monitoring system for detection of
tem design to limit flow potential
More effective internal corrosion
Capability for activation of valve
Double block & bleed drain sys-
ated pump shutdown and valve
from remote location
water level in vessel
Operator training
isolation
Inadequate drain system design
Lack of prompt shutdown and
Localized internal corrosion
isolation
Property damage: $78 M Effective corrosion/erosion inspec- Erosion/corrosion in elbow tion program Effective checklist for shutdown Drain valve at bottom of vessel Fatalities: 6 and startup of FCC unit improperly closed during shut- Property damage: $23 M Policy limiting valve operation to down, allowing water to un- Business interrupti
Business interruption:
Property damage:
Property damage:
claims reported
$26.3 M
$76 M
Explosion occurred following 6˝ carbon steel elbow rupture and release of hydrocarbon & hydro- gen mixture. During fluidic catalytic cracking (FCC) unit startup, superheated oil was introduced to vessel thought to be empty but which contained water. A steam explosion occurred rupturing vessel and starting fire that engulfed FCC unit.

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