Explosion in a Pipe
A large explosion happened in the contractor amenities area. The explosion was thought to be caused by an explosive mixture of air and hydrogen which existed in the pipes. The force of the explosions in the pipes has then caused consequential failures of fittings and joints at B and C storage tanks. This released hydrogen into the storage shelter which subsequently ignited.
Event Date
October 23, 2001
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
Storage/Process Medium
Location Type
Location description
Unknown
Operational Condition
Pre-event Summary
A large explosion happened in the contractor amenities area. The explosion was thought to be caused by an explosive mixture of air and hydrogen which existed in the pipes. The force of the explosions in the pipes has then caused consequential failures of fittings and joints at B and C storage tanks. This released hydrogen into the storage shelter which subsequently ignited.
Currency
Lessons Learned
Lessons Learned
NONE
Event Nature
Emergency Action
Unknown
Detonation
No
Deflagration
No
High Pressure Explosion
No
High Voltage Explosion
No
Source Category
References
References
Source lost