Potential hazards from undetected corrosion in complex equipment: A case study of the destructive separation of an offshore heat exchanger

This article and the forensic investigation were funded by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). Its contents, including any opinions and/or conclusions expressed, are those of the author alone and do not necessarily reflect HSE policy. The UK Health and Safety Executive funded this paper to draw attention to the potential hazards that can arise from undetected corrosion in complex equipment.