Seal/Gasket accident study
In early March 2017, the ARIA database identified 349 events involving fittings and seals/gaskets. These elements are often encountered on pipe flanges and are also essential sealing components for valves or other equipment. Insufficiently tightened flange bolts and deficient leak[...]
Diesel leak at an oil terminal
A tank of diesel fuel at an oil terminal began leaking its contents at around midnight. The fuel had been unloaded from an oil tanker. A total of 100 l leaked out and formed a floating layer on the surface of[...]
Biogas and corrosion
Numerous forms of corrosion have been found on steel equipment used in the manufacture or transport of biogas. Three corrosion degradation modes are presented here based on events that occurred in France. It seems that corrosion should be taken into[...]
Mastering the ageing of facilities: a long-term investment to avoid accidents!
When operating an industrial site, it is essential to research its economic optimisation, though systematic reasoning in terms of the cost/benefit ratio has its limitations! Minimising the risks when the initial signs of aging appear or trying to keep one's[...]
Newsletter Nr.7 – First semester 2017
Content of newsletter Nr 7 (First semester 2017) : 12th IMPEL seminar “Lessons learnt from industrial accidents” The BARPI’s new website has arrived! Synthesis - Hydro-mechanical devices and command-control systems of dams Flash ARIA - Ageing: anticipating for a better[...]
Welcome on the new ARIA website! Overview of the new functionalities
The BARPI’s website “ARIA”, initially created in 2001, has been profoundly updated. To offer you the best satisfaction, a new version has been launched in June 2017. Is if this new website that you are browsing today. This document presents[...]
Ageing and management of spare parts: a major challenge
The accident can quickly occur when the repair of an ageing equipment is not conducted in a timely manner! Often involved: an improper management of replacement parts, which are not available in due course. Patch-up jobs, consisting in reallocating pieces[...]
Accidentology associated with the ageing of industrial installations
Ageing of industrial installations is a normal and well-known phenomenon. However, it deserves to be properly managed! Conception or construction defaults, insufficient maintenance are some of the several factors that can contribute to an uncontrolled acceleration of ageing… and that[...]
Proceedings of the 12th seminar “Lessons Learnt from Industrial Accidents”
Since its creation in 1999, the seminar on “Lessons Learnt from Industrial Accidents” is organized every two years by the BARPI. This event is devoted to inspectors of the environment. It is organized with the support of the European Union[...]
