Severity
Near-Miss
Was Hydrogen Released?
Yes
Was There Ignition?
No
Incident Date
Oct 05, 2009
Setting
Equipment
- Motive Power Systems
- Compressor
Damage and Injuries
Probable Cause
When Incident Was Discovered
Lessons Learned
A gas detector was added in close proximity to the compressor shaft and a vibration switch is under consideration. Additional predictive measures are being considered to predict bearing failure. In addition, the manufacturer has been contacted and the bearing design is being analyzed to see if it can be improved.