Explosion in a Calcium Plant Due to Unwanted Hydrogen Production
The incident took place in a calcium powdered wire manufactory of "Chepetsk Mechanical Plant". Some amount of water find it's way in a container where the mixing of different powders took place. As a result of chemical reaction active evolution of hydrogen occurs which results in accidental explosion from a spark. The explosion caused 5 injuries and 4 fatalities.
Event Date
June 26, 2001
Record Quality Indicator
Region / Country
Event Initiating System
Classification of the Physical Effects
Nature of the Consequences
Facility Information
Application Type
Application
Specific Application Supply Chain Stage
Components Involved
support buildings, equipment
Storage/Process Medium
Location Type
Location description
Industrial Area
Operational Condition
Pre-event Summary
-
Currency
Property Loss (onsite)
4500000
Event Nature
Emergency Action
Unknown
Release Type
Release Substance
Ignition Source
Detonation
No
Deflagration
No
High Pressure Explosion
No
High Voltage Explosion
No
Source Category
References
References
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