Last Updated Fri, 04/18/2025 - 19:40
HIAD Event
… A crack occurred in a storage tank (300 kg of hydrogen) releasing gaseous hydrogen to atmosphere. The vapour cloud exploded with an … a energy equivalent to 9 to 18 kg of TNT. … Explosion on a Hydrogen Storage Tank (615) …
Last Updated Thu, 05/02/2024 - 20:21
Video
… announced the launch of a new, free, online national hydrogen safety training resource for emergency responders. … Northwest National Laboratory and the California Fuel... … Hydrogen and Fuel Cell First Responder Training Resources …
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HIAD Event
… Piping failed because of corrosion and a release of hydrogen occurred with an explosion. The fire lasted … approximately 10 minutes, resulting in the shutdown of the hydrogen unit. Noise of the explosion was heard offsite for … over a mile. Some minor damage offsite. … Explosion from a Hydrogen Piping (527) …
Last Updated Fri, 04/18/2025 - 19:40
HIAD Event
… is carried out, which results in ferrous chloride and hydrogen. The hydrogen generated is swept away by a large supply air fan to … the start of the fire was caused by a slow combustion of hydrogen, initiated during the loading of metal. Despite the …
Last Updated Fri, 04/18/2025 - 19:40
HIAD Event
… 20, 1987, the Vogtle nuclear power plant reported a hydrogen leak inside the auxiliary building. This plant was … instruments were used to determine gaseous mixtures. Hydrogen was detected in the auxiliary building and percent of the lower flammability limit (LFL) for hydrogen. A level of about 30% of LFL corresponds to about …
Last Updated Fri, 04/18/2025 - 19:40
HIAD Event
… Hydrogen leak occurred from temporary pipe work during transfer of hydrogen between permanent and emergency cylinders. Ignition … to the area local to the explosion. … Explosion During Hydrogen Transfer (274) …
Last Updated Fri, 04/18/2025 - 19:40
HIAD Event
… A fire on a hydrogen pipeline in a refinery. … Fire on Hydrogen Pipeline in Refinery (198) …
Last Updated Fri, 10/18/2024 - 20:52
Fuel Cell Codes and Standards
… the safety concerns associated with roofs over gaseous hydrogen storage systems and provides recommendations for the safe weather protection of gaseous hydrogen storage systems. … The 2nd edition was published in … www.cganet.org … CGA PS-46 Position Statement - Roofs Over Hydrogen Storage Systems …
Last Updated Fri, 04/18/2025 - 19:10
FAQ
… While hydrogen gas detectors are less effective outdoors, they can be an important safeguard as part of an overall hydrogen system design. They have been used in many cases to automatically shut down equipment and isolate hydrogen supply. Location and type of detectors depend on the …
Last Updated Fri, 04/18/2025 - 19:40
HIAD Event
… a large amount of equipment. No one was injured.Gaseous hydrogen leaked into one of the support buildings from a high pressure hydrogen gas system consisting of two storage tanks and … the explosion, an isolation valve failed open, permitting hydrogen under a pressure of ca. 30 MPa (4300 psig) to enter …
Last Updated Fri, 04/18/2025 - 19:40
HIAD Event
… A release of hydrogen occurred during the filling of a 28 bottles rack. A … the rack, caused the bracket to break and the compressed hydrogen to leak. The jet was directed against the barrel of cylinders. Hydrogen sensors triggered the shutdown of the installation, …
Last Updated Fri, 04/18/2025 - 19:40
HIAD Event
… transporting 4,000 pounds (1800 kg) of compressed hydrogen burned to ground, including the driver cabin. The … engulfed. 3- to 4-feet of flames were seen coming from the hydrogen tanks, the confinement of which, however, was not … trailer, and caused the pressure release system to relase hydrogen. Possibly melting of some pipe components could have …
Last Updated Fri, 04/18/2025 - 19:40
HIAD Event
… Explosion and fire in gasholder storing hydrogen in thermal black plant. … Fire from a Hydrogen Storage (587) …
Last Updated Fri, 04/18/2025 - 19:40
HIAD Event
… Explosion at hydrogen unit operated workers evacuated, 2 injured, community rattled. … Explosion at the Hydrogen Unit of a Refinery (515) …
Last Updated Fri, 04/18/2025 - 19:40
HIAD Event
… The broke out at a hydrogen compressor of the reforming unit of the refinery. … into the suction circuit, to replace the still burning hydrogen. The gas detection system set up did not reveal any … atmosphere near the equipment.The leak of the oil/hydrogen mixture is estimated at 500 kg.Shortly before the …
Last Updated Fri, 04/18/2025 - 19:40
HIAD Event
… A factory was evacuated after a tank began leaking hydrogen. No injuries were reported … Release from a Hydrogen Tank (137) …
Last Updated Fri, 04/18/2025 - 19:40
HIAD Event
… A 2-inch line carrying hydrogen gas at approximately 2,800 psi (approximately 19.3 MPa) failed at a weld, resulting in a high pressure hydrogen fire. The fire resulted in flame impingement on the … shut down for maintenance. Therefore, the reactor was in a hydrogen purge cycle. … Hydrogen Fire from a Pipeline (11) …
Last Updated Wed, 11/20/2024 - 16:57
Fuel Cell Codes and Standards
… This standard specifies the compressed hydrogen vehicle filling connection means define, design … test methods and inspection rules. This compressed hydrogen vehicle filling the device connection standard … plus an air gun. This standard applies to compressed hydrogen as working medium, working pressure of 25MPa and …
Last Updated Fri, 04/18/2025 - 19:40
HIAD Event
… turbine generator transforms steam into electricity and hydrogen is used as a coolant of the bearing of the generator. The seals containing the hydrogen were likely damaged by abnormal turbine … turbines, bearing supports and some steam piping. … Hydrogen Fire in a Power Generator (271) …
Last Updated Fri, 04/18/2025 - 19:40
HIAD Event
… An explosion of unknown cause occurred at a hydrogen manufacturing plant. The explosion occurred on the … where the accident occurred mainly produces industrial hydrogen gas and supplies it in cylinders and trailers, as … and caused nearby workers to evacuate. … Explosion at a Hydrogen Production Plant (1039) …
