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Explosion at a Hydrogen Production Plant (1039)

An explosion of unknown cause occurred at a hydrogen manufacturing plant. The explosion occurred on the second floor of the building, used by employees as a cafeteria and offices. The company where the accident occurred mainly produces industrial hydrogen gas and supplies it in cylinders and trailers, as well as through pipe-line. The building was damaged and three people were seriously injured. The explosion shook the ground and caused nearby workers to evacuate.

Leakage of Potassium Hydroxide from a Water Electrolyzer (1037)

The incident consisted of a leakage of potassium hydroxide solution (KOH) from an alkaline electrolyzer in a renewable hydrogen production plant. One webpage news reported that smoke formation triggered the fire alarm system. According to the manufacturer, the equipment shut down and automatically went into safety mode in accordance with the integrated safety system.Nobody was injured in the event and there was no damage on the environment.

Explosion of an Autoclave in a Laboratory (1033)

A researcher was conducting an experiment that involved sawdust being heated at pressure using hydrogen gas in an laboratory-scale autoclave.The gas leaked from the autoclave during the experiment and ignited, causing injuries to the scientist (cuts, bruises and facial burns).The explosion caused extensive damage to the building, propelling debris more than 20 metres into a garden area.

Explosion of Several Hydrogen Bottles (1023)

Hydrogen gas cylinders exploded at the same time in three industrial locations, when the opening valve was opened. The overpressure generated by the explosion caused the walls of the hydrogen cylinder storage room to collapse, six workers were killed. The hydrogen cylinders used by the three companies were filled by the same company.The investigation found that a large amount of air was mixed with hydrogen in many of the delivered cylinders, the air accounting for 50% of the total volume.

Hydrogen Formation and Explosion in Zinc-Coated Sprinkler System (1021)

[NOTE: the attribution to hydrogen formation as cause of the explosion is 'probable 'but not fully demonstrated].Two explosions in two different sprinkler systems occurred, wit the same assumed cause.The first occurred at the premises of a company, where a service engineer was injured, even though the explosion actually moved out into the open air. The second occurred in the department store, where an installation contractor was burned because an explosion occurred in a large pressure storage tank in a small room with the result that the explosion was particularly powerful.

Explosion on a Turbine-Generator Unit of a Power Plant (1019)

There was a massive explosion at one of the generator-turbine units of a coal-based power station. Undetected hydrogen leak from the generator was identified as a major trigger.According to the news, some workers, unaware of the leak, were trying to fix some dirt blocks and loose nuts and bearings in the generator. Just below was an oil tank. Fire sparked spread in minutes up to 16 metres, setting off the blast with a heavy noise.It took hours to control the fire. Four persons were injured.

Scientific Experiments Demonstration Gone Wrong (Role of Hydrogen Unclear) (1016)

Around 60 people gathered in a small theatre at a shopping centre to watch an array of scientific experiments, including a "small hydrogen explosion."Several children suffered second degree burns with children aged between five and 13 rushed to the nearest hospital.It remains unclear which chemicals were used in the experiments, with some reports claiming both hydrogen and alcohol-based chemicals were used.However a statement released by the Russian investigative committee examining the case said the science show had used "liquid nitrogen".The "flammable" substance was then ignited by the gas

Hydrogen Bottle Explosion (1014)

The hydrogen possible leaked and ignited from a tank which was inside a car parked in a hospital underground parking garage. The tank was supposed to be used for launching a weather balloon. Two people were injured and are being treated in the Emergency Department. The explosion damaged at least three other cars in the parking garage.The cause is under investigation by Detroit police and fire. The parking garage does not appear to have sustained any structural damage.

Accidental Formation and Ignition of Hydrogen Due to Corrosion (1012)

At least one person was injured in an explosion at a theatre building. The investigation concluded that the accident has been caused by hydrogen entering the sprinkler room from the sprinkler piping, during maintenance of the building's sprinkler system. Together with indoor air, it formed a flammable mix of hydrogen gas and air. it is known that hydrogen forms in pipes due to corrosion of the pipe internal zinc coating by oxygen and water. The investigation could not identify the exact cause of the ignition.
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