Severity
Incident
Was Hydrogen Released?
Yes
Was There Ignition?
No
Incident Date
Dec 31, 1969
Setting
Equipment
- Piping/Fittings/Valves
- Valve
Damage and Injuries
Probable Cause
When Incident Was Discovered
Lessons Learned
Valve packing on ammonia tanks should be checked on a regular basis.If an ammonia smell becomes noticeable, the tank should be returned to the supplier.