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This data is from the European Hydrogen Incidents and Accidents database HIAD 2.1, European Commission, Joint Research Centre.

Release Hydrogen-Nitrogen Mixture from a Boiler
A joint failure allowed a mixture of hydrogen and nitrogen into the atmosphere.Failure of double cone joint on waste heat boiler in synthesis loop caused release of synthesis gas at 28.7 MPa and 170 degrees C after shutdown for maintenance. There was no structural damage.
Event Date
September 16, 1978
Record Quality Indicator
Event Initiating System
Classification of the Physical Effects
Nature of the Consequences
Cause Comments
Failure of double cone joint
Facility Information
Application Type
Application
Specific Application Supply Chain Stage
Components Involved
Ammonia storage tank, connection between ship and storage
Storage/Process Medium
Location Type
Location description
Industrial Area
Operational Condition
Lessons Learned
Lessons Learned
Unknown
Event Nature
Emergency Action
Unknown
Release Type
Detonation
No
Deflagration
No
High Pressure Explosion
No
High Voltage Explosion
No
Source Category
References
References

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