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- Title
Explosion in air compressor plant.
- Authors
Turney, R. D.
- Abstract
The article provides information on an explosion incident in an air compressor plant. It states that witnesses working in the area saw the paint on the HP air main from the compressors to the air receivers smoking, followed soon after by an explosion. The explosion resulted in damage to the HP air mains and the loss of HP instrument air to the factory, which caused all plants to be shut down. The article presents a description of the plant, the operation process of the system, and offers recommendations for safe plant operation.
- Subjects
EXPLOSIONS; FACTORY accidents; WORK-related injuries; AIR compressors; COMPRESSOR industry; INDUSTRIAL safety
- Publication
Loss Prevention Bulletin, 2009, Issue 205, p26
- ISSN
0260-9576
- Publication type
Article