Explosion on a Compressor in a Chemicals Plant
Hydrogen exploded in a compressor unit at a chemical plant, causing a fire.
Event Date
August 9, 1998
Record Quality Indicator
Region / Country
Event Initiating System
Classification of the Physical Effects
Nature of the Consequences
Causes
Facility Information
Application Type
Application
Specific Application Supply Chain Stage
Components Involved
compressor unit
Storage/Process Medium
Location Type
Location description
Industrial Area
Operational Condition
Pre-event Summary
-
Lessons Learned
Lessons Learned
Unknown
Event Nature
Emergency Action
Unknown
Detonation
No
Deflagration
No
High Pressure Explosion
No
High Voltage Explosion
No
Source Category
References
References
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