Severity
Incident
Was Hydrogen Released?
Yes
Was There Ignition?
No
Incident Date
Jul 08, 1992
Setting
Equipment
- Safety Systems
- Measurement / Sensing Device
Damage and Injuries
Probable Cause
Contributing Factors
When Incident Was Discovered
Lessons Learned
All safety devices worked as designed thereby protecting the environment and laboratory personnel. Researchers involved in the experiment acted properly and with the parameters set forth in operational procedures.
Follow up: Stops have been added to the apparatus to prevent the valves from being opened too far and exposing the 0-ring seals to damage.
Post date
September, 2017
Key:
- = No Ignition
- = Explosion
- = Fire
- = No Ignition
- = Explosion
- = Fire