Severity
Incident
Was Hydrogen Released?
Yes
Was There Ignition?
No
Incident Date
Aug 01, 2008
Setting
Equipment
- Cooling Equipment
- Main Generator Stator Cooling Water System
Damage and Injuries
Probable Cause
Characteristics
When Incident Was Discovered
Lessons Learned
Defects in equipment, such as welds, may not be evident during initial proof testing and operation.
When an equipment defect is found, check equipment for possible similar defects in other areas of the equipment.