Explosion from a Hydrogen Piping
Piping failed because of corrosion and a release of hydrogen occurred with an explosion. The fire lasted approximately 10 minutes, resulting in the shutdown of the hydrogen unit. Noise of the explosion was heard offsite for well over a mile. Some minor damage offsite.
Event Date
February 1, 1996
Record Quality Indicator
Region / Country
Event Initiating System
Classification of the Physical Effects
Nature of the Consequences
Causes
Cause Comments
Pipe corrosion led to hydrogen release
Facility Information
Application Type
Application
Specific Application Supply Chain Stage
Components Involved
hydrogen pipeline
Storage/Process Medium
Location Type
Location description
Industrial Area
Operational Condition
Consequences
Number of Injured Persons
1
Currency
Lessons Learned
Lessons Learned
Unknown
Event Nature
Emergency Action
Shutdown of the hydrogen unit
Detonation
No
Deflagration
No
High Pressure Explosion
No
High Voltage Explosion
No
Source Category
References
References
Snapshot from the site of the Major Accidents at Chemical/Refinery Plants in Contra Costa County