Severity
Non-Event
Was Hydrogen Released?
Yes
Was There Ignition?
No
Incident Date
Oct 01, 2007
Setting
Equipment
- Hydrogen Storage Equipment
- Gas cylinder
- Pressure Relief Devices
- manual valve
Damage and Injuries
Probable Cause
Contributing Factors
Characteristics
When Incident Was Discovered
Lessons Learned
Several best practices resulted from this incident and will be implemented if similar circumstances present themselves in the future.
Close bay door.
Keep within proximity of bay.
Be aware of other bays operating with open doors.
Notify others in the area of venting hydrogen.
Have at least two knowledgeable people present when working.
Secure an isolated tank that is not in a vehicle.
Provide a vent stack routed to a safe location if possible.
Use a de-fueling port if available.
Post date
September, 2017
Key:
- = No Ignition
- = Explosion
- = Fire
- = No Ignition
- = Explosion
- = Fire