HIAD Nature Event - Release Substance: hydrogen (70%), light hydrocarbons (30%)

In a lube oil plant of a refinery, during the isomerisation of wax, the high pressure reactor ruptured, releasing gas composed by 70 % of hydrogen and 30 % of gaseous hydrocarbons (methane, ethane…

During the isomerization of wax in a lube oil plant, the high pressure reactor ruptured, releasing its contents. The released gas ignited and a fire developed in the plant area where operators and…