Hydrochloric acid tank explosion |
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| Authors: | Chandrashekhar Chandwadkar Ghodaratollah Nasiri Ali Seyfzadeh |
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| Affiliation: | National Petrochemical Company, Nothern Sheikh Bahaei St., Mulla Sadra Ave. Tehran, Iran |
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| Abstract: | Explosions in hydrogen chloride storage tanks are very rare. However, we have experienced one. The explosion was so powerful that the tank with a capacity 250 kL, 60% filled with 33% HCL, took off from the ground went up to 8–9 m high in air and landed around 50 m away. The contents of the tank sprayed all over the nearby area. Though the tank was surrounded by other plants and equipment, fortunately, it landed in a barren area. This averted loss of life and property that would have otherwise resulted. © 2009 American Institute of Chemical Engineers Process Saf Prog, 2009 |
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| Keywords: | HCL storage explosion work permit |
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