Severity
Incident
Was Hydrogen Released?
Yes
Was There Ignition?
Yes
Incident Date
Oct 03, 2008
Setting
Equipment
- Piping/Fittings/Valves
- Piping
Damage and Injuries
Probable Cause
Contributing Factors
When Incident Was Discovered
Lessons Learned
Replace the existing copper and carbon steel hydrogen pipeline with ¾-inch schedule 40 stainless steel.
Reroute the new hydrogen line in the preferred location.
Locate new hydrogen shut-off valves in a more convenient location.
Remove all abandoned underground hydrogen lines.
Continue to confer with the local fire department on the new piping system design until the project is completed.