Severity
Incident
Was Hydrogen Released?
Yes
Was There Ignition?
Yes
Incident Date
Aug 06, 2004
Equipment
- Piping/Fittings/Valves
- Valve
- Vehicle & Fueling Systems
- Liquid Hydrogen Delivery Vehicle
Damage and Injuries
Probable Cause
Contributing Factors
Characteristics
When Incident Was Discovered
Lessons Learned
Attentiveness to proper procedure would have prevented this incident.
This incident also underscores is the need for rigorous training on hydrogen properties and behavior, not only for the operators of fueling equipment but also for emergency responders and the general public. The physical and chemical characteristics of hydrogen are different from those of fossil fuels and must be communicated, understood, and accounted for in hydrogen handling and use.
Post date
September, 2017
Key:
- = No Ignition
- = Explosion
- = Fire
- = No Ignition
- = Explosion
- = Fire