Explosion in Electrolysis Cell Unit of a Chlorine Manufacturing Plant
In a chlorine manufacturing unit, an explosion occurs in the room of the electrolysis cells. The accident occurs during the start-up phase of the unit, it is due to the presence of hydrogen in the chlorine collector of the cells. An amperage error (2000 A instead of 0) during the initiation phase is at the origin of the presence of this gas.The collector was destroyed and the chlorine spread in the workshop. The month, day and place of the accident are not specified.
Event Date
January 1, 1980
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Event Initiating System
Classification of the Physical Effects
Nature of the Consequences
Causes
Cause Comments
An amperage error (2000 A instead of 0) during the initiation phase is at the origin of the presence of this gas.The month, day and place of the accident are not specified.
Facility Information
Application Type
Application
Specific Application Supply Chain Stage
Components Involved
electrolyzers cell, electrolyzer building
Storage/Process Medium
Location Type
Location description
Industrial Area
Currency
Lessons Learned
Lessons Learned
Unknown
Event Nature
Emergency Action
Unknown
Detonation
No
Deflagration
No
High Pressure Explosion
No
High Voltage Explosion
No
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