Explosion at De-sulfurisation Reactor Due to Hydrogen Leak
The event occurred at a de-sulfurisation reactor unit. Hydrogen leaked into the reactor causing an explosion. The Fire spread rapidly.
Event Date
March 23, 1989
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
de-sulfurization reactor
Storage/Process Medium
Location Type
Location description
Industrial Area
Number of Fatalities
3
Currency
Event Nature
Emergency Action
Unknown
Release Type
Release Substance
Ignition Source
Detonation
No
Deflagration
No
High Pressure Explosion
No
High Voltage Explosion
No
Flame Type
Source Category