MOCK DRILL

DATE: 19/02/2017
DIU: Diesel Leak at 71FCV1801 D/S Flange (71D20 Outlet)

OBJECTIVE: To gauge the response of operating crew and assess their preparedness in
handling process related emergencies such hot diesel leak from a control valve D/S flange.

SCENARIO: A mock drill is conducted at DIU unit at 10:50 hrs. To 11:20 hrs. On 19/02/2017
by announcing leak at D/S flange of FCV 1801 on 71D20 outlet.

MANPOWER:

DCS Officer : SS/MRS

Field Officer : RV
Field Crew : DIU:RKD/AHR, HGU:VKN/PKP, SRU:SWK/JSP

SEQUENCE OF EVENT:

S. No Event (4X12 Shift) Time (Hrs.) Remarks

RV reported a diesel leak from 10:54:00 Leak reported to DCS Officer

1. 71FCV1801 D/S Flange to DCS
officer SS through the PA System
SS made an announcement of a diesel 10:54:10 The field technicians are
leak on 71FCV1801 and informed informed about the leak.
2
Field Technicians in OPFR1 via a call

Mr RKD and Mr AHR, DIU Field 10:54:30 Quick and elegant response by
technicians reached the location of leak. field technicians in reaching the
3
spot in minimum time.

Technicians are told about the mock drill 10:54:35 The state of preparedness to
4 by RV. handle emergency is good.
Discussion about the possible course of 10:56:00 Field technicians are well versed
5 action in case of such emergency. with the emergency handling
procedures.
 RV appreciated the crew members for 11:15:00 Everybody demonstrated their
6 their quick response. skills in collectively handling a
plant emergency.

POSSIBLE COURSE OF ACTION:

1. The flow through 71FCV1801 is to be reduced by DCS Officer.

2. The bypass valve is to be opened.
3. The FCV1801 is to be isolated by shutting the U/S and D/S block valves.
4. Fire water should be started and a hose is to be deputed to wash away the hot diesel.

WHAT COULD GO WRONG:

1. The bypass valve or block valves may be jammed.

2. The hot diesel jet from the leak may prevent to open bypass and isolate block valves.

OBSERVATIONS:

1. Overall crew performance was found to be good during this mock drill and everybody
exhibited the basic operational skill-set to respond positively to an actual emergency case.
2. PA system worked satisfactorily.(at a distance of 15 meters from the leak spot)
3. Approach to handle the block valves and bypass valves is provided.
4. The block valves are in serviced condition.
5. Fire water system found to be in working condition.

SUGGESTIONS:

1. While communicating to the Field technicians, the DCS officer should tell the general
location apart from the specific equipment/ position which has malfunctioned. For ex,
while communicating a leak on flange of 71FCV1801, generalized location such as D20
bottom must be told.
2. An emergency fire water hose should be kept in OPFR1, so that in case of need it could
be deployed without waiting for Fire and Safety personnel to reach the emergency
location.