Catastrophic failure during hydrostatic testing
Every now and then you get reminded how Hazards can affect you. This incident occurred 4 May 2011 on a pipeline project during a hydro-test of new piping. The fabrication was 24 inch (610 mm) schedule 30 pipe and fittings, 0.562 inch (14.3 mm) wall, and it was being hydrostatically tested when the failure occurred. … Read more