Hydrogen Leak and Explosion During Ramjet Engine Combustion Test
A leak of hydrogen gas, followed by an explosion, occurred when an engine was loaded with air, oxygen, and hydrogen, and then started for a preliminary ramjet engine combustion test. The engine was ignited with a fuse head. The test facilities were destroyed,
Event Date
May 11, 1995
Record Quality Indicator
Region / Country
Event Initiating System
Classification of the Physical Effects
Nature of the Consequences
Facility Information
Application Type
Application
Specific Application Supply Chain Stage
Components Involved
aerospace engines testing laboratory
Storage/Process Medium
Location Type
Location description
Unknown
Lessons Learned
Lessons Learned
Unknown
Event Nature
Emergency Action
Unknown
Release Type
Release Substance
Ignition Source
Detonation
No
Deflagration
No
High Pressure Explosion
No
High Voltage Explosion
No
Source Category
References
References
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