Fire on a Hydrogen Compressor of a Isomax Processing Unit
a hydrogen recycle compressor shut down unexpectedly, resulting in flaring activity with visible smoke.
Event Date
June 8, 2003
Record Quality Indicator
Region / Country
Event Initiating System
Classification of the Physical Effects
Nature of the Consequences
Cause Comments
unexpected shutdown of the compressor
Facility Information
Application Type
Application
Specific Application Supply Chain Stage
Components Involved
Compressor
Location Type
Location description
Industrial Area
Pre-event Summary
Unexpected shutdown of the compressor
Lessons Learned
Lessons Learned
Care should be avoided to avoid unexpected shutdown
Event Nature
Emergency Action
Unknown
Detonation
No
Deflagration
No
High Pressure Explosion
No
High Voltage Explosion
No
Flame Type
Source Category