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    Pump fire due to seal failure

    What happened?

    A pump had been operating with high vibration for


    several days.

    A mechanical seal failed, releasing jet fuel that


    ignited on contact with the hot surface of the pump
    housing.

    There was potential for injury, property damage


    and environmental impact.

    Why did it happen?

    Vibration caused failure of a bearing in the pump.

    Misalignment of the pump/motor, possibly due:

    —pipe strain

    —a foreign object (20mm / ¾-inch nut) found in the


    pump rotor, leading to an imbalance.

    The pump coupling had been replaced 14 months


    before, but there was no evidence of a test
    confirming that the repair had eliminated the high
    vibration.
    What did they learn?

    Ensure procedure for returning rotating equipment


    to service has a reinstallation checklist that
    includes vibration.

    Ensure the pump switching programme includes all


    pumps, collects vibration data, and manages any
    issues found.

    Establish requirements to check and document


    pipe strain and alignment following repairs.

    Revise equipment closure procedure to include


    checking for any loose hardware and debris.

    Ask yourself or your crew

    How could something like this happen here?

    Do we have any equipment that operates with high


    vibration? What can we do to address this?

    How effective is our return to service procedure for


    rotating equipment?

    What do we do to manage vibration in rotating


    equipment?

    How do we fix issues with pipe strain and


    alignment after repair?

    What can we do to eliminate or reduce the risk of


    foreign objects left inside equipment?

    Pump seal failed, releasing jet fuel that ignited on contact with a hot surface.

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