Explosion in a Turbine-Generator System
Explosion in generator area, thought to be hydrogen leak as a result of radial lead seal failure. Extensive plant damage.
Event Date
October 17, 1980
Record Quality Indicator
Region / Country
Event Initiating System
Classification of the Physical Effects
Nature of the Consequences
Cause Comments
Explosion thought to be due to hydrogen leak resulting from a radial lead seal failure.
Facility Information
Application Type
Application
Specific Application Supply Chain Stage
Components Involved
Generator system
Storage/Process Medium
Location Type
Location description
Unknown
Operational Condition
Consequences
Number of Injured Persons
4
Currency
Property Loss (offsite)
25000
Lessons Learned
Lessons Learned
Unknown
Event Nature
Emergency Action
Not known
Emergency Evaluation
Not known
Detonation
No
Deflagration
No
High Pressure Explosion
No
High Voltage Explosion
No
Source Category
References
References
Event description provided by HSE, original source confidential