Blowdown Drum Incidents¶
This equipment type has been involved in one or more CSB investigations as a primary or contributing factor. Each linked page provides the full event sequence, root causes, failed safeguards, and CSB safety recommendations.
2 CSB investigations in this database involve blowdown drum as a primary or contributing equipment factor, spanning 1998–2024.
Blowdown Drum Incidents (2)¶
| Incident | Date | Industry | Key Hazard |
|---|---|---|---|
| BP America (Texas City) Refinery Explosion | 03/23/2005 | Petroleum Refining | Explosion, Fire |
| Pryor Trust Fatal Gas Well Blowout and Fire | 01/22/2018 | Oil And Gas Production | Explosion, Fire |
Related Hazard Types¶
Explosion · Fire · Overpressure · Chemical Release · Vapor Cloud Explosion
Related Equipment¶
Distillation Column Explosions and Failures · Relief Valve Failures and Overpressure Events · Vent Stack Failures and Release Incidents · Raffinate Splitter · Isomerization Unit · Flare System Failures and Incidents
Data sourced from CSB.gov public investigation reports. This site is an independent project not affiliated with the U.S. CSB.