Severity
Incident
Was Hydrogen Released?
Yes
Was There Ignition?
No
Incident Date
Jul 26, 2005
Setting
Equipment
- Hydrogen Storage Equipment
- Vessel
Damage and Injuries
Probable Cause
Characteristics
When Incident Was Discovered
Lessons Learned
A redundant safety circuit was put into service and the tank returned to normal operation after the failure. Both rupture discs were replaced and the tank was inspected.
Important to note that the safety system functioned as intended. Most prevalent learning is that liquid air will form and fall off the vent stack due to very high flow of very cold gas when the relief systems are flowing at capacity. Liquid air may also splash off flanges or other pieces and will cause a small vapor cloud as it falls from the stack. Falling liquid air was mistaken for liquid hydrogen during the event.
Post date
September, 2017
Key:
- = No Ignition
- = Explosion
- = Fire
- = No Ignition
- = Explosion
- = Fire