Severity
Incident
Was Hydrogen Released?
Yes
Was There Ignition?
Yes
Ignition Source
Electrical switch
Incident Date
Mar 22, 2018
Setting
Equipment
- Hydrogen Production/Use Systems
Damage and Injuries
Probable Cause
Contributing Factors
When Incident Was Discovered
Lessons Learned
Do not interconnect hydrogen drain trap lines with other drain lines
Thoroughly inspect equipment installation to manufacturer’s installation instructions
Warn against unauthorized field modifications
Consult the manufacturer and listing agency before any field modifications are undertaken