Severity
Incident
Was Hydrogen Released?
Yes
Was There Ignition?
Yes
Incident Date
Jan 24, 1999
Setting
Equipment
- Hydrogen Storage Equipment
- Vessel
- Piping/Fittings/Valves
- Valve
Damage and Injuries
Probable Cause
Contributing Factors
When Incident Was Discovered
Lessons Learned
As demonstrated by the fire discussed above, lack of adequate maintenance, system monitoring and oversight of maintenance of these facilities can contribute to the ignition of a fire that is difficult to extinguish and poses an extreme danger to fire fighting personnel. Properly maintaining, monitoring and overseeing of hydrogen storage facility equipment can minimize the risk of fire or explosion.