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Pipeline explosion - Taiwan, Kaohsiung

Pipeline explosion - Taiwan, Kaohsiung

RE: Pipeline explosion - Taiwan, Kaohsiung

Wow... just wow. I hope they're able to determine the root cause so they can avoid this type of accident in the future. At least it happened at night, otherwise there would be many more fatalities!

RE: Pipeline explosion - Taiwan, Kaohsiung

try this for a bit more info.. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2014_Kaohsiung_gas_ex...

Looks like a 24 year old 4" supply of propene [sic] broke and leaked into the sewer system where it created an explosive atmosphere, found an ignition source and went bang. This report says, not surprisingly, that the 4" pipe had never been inspected.

Just goes to show what happens when you mix hazardous chemicals with urban environments.

My motto: Learn something new every day

Also: There's usually a good reason why everyone does it that way

RE: Pipeline explosion - Taiwan, Kaohsiung

(OP)
Note 26, read it, but couldnt confirm since the reference is in Taiwanees.

RE: Pipeline explosion - Taiwan, Kaohsiung

It wasn't the first LPG line to leak and create a fire ball - nor will it be the last.

RE: Pipeline explosion - Taiwan, Kaohsiung

Always remember the 2010 San Bruno Explosion..... still in litigation

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2010_San_Bruno_pipeli...

Same Problem...different gas. Propene has much more "punch" than natural gas.

Of course pipeline pressure and flowrate are also determining factors

MJCronin
Sr. Process Engineer

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