HP Impact: Report reveals causes of UK refinery incidents
In May and June 2000, three incidents took place at BP's Grangemouth, Scotland, UK, complex. A new report details results of the investigation into the events. What happened over a few weeks..
In May and June 2000, three incidents took place at
BP's Grangemouth, Scotland, UK, complex. A new report details
results of the investigation into the events.
What happened over a few weeks? There was: 1) a
power distribution failure, causing refinery shutdown, 2)
failure of a steam main resulting in minor injury to a member
of the public and 3) a serious fire at the FCC
unit.
Although worst-case scenarios did not play out, each
incident had the potential to cause fatal injury and
long-term environmental impact.
The wide-ranging inquiry extended beyond the plant
and installation to examine human factors, health and safety
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