Explosion on a Process Gas Line of an Ammonia Plant
An explosion occurred in a pipe system carrying hydrogen and methane at an ammonia plant. No major injuries have been reported.
Event Date
September 15, 1974
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
Pipe
Location Type
Location description
Industrial Area
Consequences
Number of Injured Persons
1
Lessons Learned
Lessons Learned
perform periodic audit and maintenance
Event Nature
Emergency Action
Unknown
Detonation
No
Deflagration
No
High Pressure Explosion
No
High Voltage Explosion
No
Source Category