The tank had suffered from corrosion under insulation (CUI) to the vertical tank shell.
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LP Steam Line Gland Packing
An LP steam line had a leaking gland.
2 x 10″ Cooling Water Lines
The 2 x 10” lines had suffered from external corrosion
2″ Valve Restraint
The 2 inch valve had failing machine hex nuts
2″ to 8″ LP Steam
The 2-inch line to 8-inch line had suffered from a leak
2″ Boiler Water Feed Line
The 2-inch line had suffered from a leak
Leaking 6″ Sea Water Valve
The 6” valve was suffering from severe internal salt water erosion
24″ LEAKING BURIED CRUDE OIL LINE
The 24” line buried 10 metres below the ground, had suffered from external corrosion which led to a through wall defect.
3 x 24″ Water Lines
The 3 x 24” lines had suffered from excessive external corrosion at the bottom of the lines which are exiting the concrete floor.
1090mm heat exchanger expansion joint
The heat exchanger was subjected to thermal cycling that caused a crack to appear at the edge of the expansion joint
