HIAD Sources Categories: HSE
Severe hydrogen ingress into the stator coolant system resulted in a fire in the stator coolant head tank, ignition source unknown. No injuries to personnel. Minimal damage to plant.
In a metal production company, a leak occurred on valve of a hydrogen line. A new valve was ordered. Almost one month later workers arrived on site to replace the valve. After one hour they heard…
A temperature probe on a hydrogen make up gas compressor blew out from its compression fitting. This resulted in a release of hydrogen.
hydrogen gas released from vent stack following failure of relief valve in pressure relief system on bulk hydrogen installation, no ignition and no injuries.
A hydrogen leak alarm was received in the control room from the reformer of the hydrogen plant of a chemicals manufacturing facility. The reformed was depressurised and the leak stopped. The leak was…
Ejection of rotor wedge material lead to vibration induced failure of components, including hydrogen seals. Serious fire resulted from hydrogen leakage, which subsequently lead to an oil fire.…
To repair a corroded flange on a 4500 liter sulfuric acid bowser outlet pipe, an angle grinder was being used to prepare the surface for welding. Within a few seconds of starting work there was a…
There was a small leak of syngas (a mixture mainly consisting of hydrogen and carbon monoxide) resulting in a localized fire at a bolted flange joint on the outlet carbon steel pipework of the High…