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- Title
Lightning strike causes widespread damage at UK recycling facility: Engineers urged to review natural hazards after biogas tanks struck.
- Abstract
The article offers information on a recent incident in which lightning struck a biogas tank at a U.K. anaerobic digestion facility, causing an explosion and fire. While there were no casualties or injuries reported, the incident highlights the importance of engineers reviewing natural hazards and following standards, such as the European Standard BS EN 1127-1, to ensure the safety and protection of industrial process units from potential risks like lightning strikes and other natural disasters.
- Subjects
UNITED Kingdom; INSTITUTION of Chemical Engineers (Great Britain); LIGHTNING; BIOGAS; FIRE chiefs; HAZARDS; ENGINEERS
- Publication
TCE: The Chemical Engineer, 2023, Issue 989, p12
- ISSN
0302-0797
- Publication type
Article