Pipeline explosion - Taiwan, Kaohsiung

[XL83NL]

Not sure if this was shared here already.

Some footage of the pipeline explosion on the 31th of July 2014, in Kaohsiung, Taiwan.

http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=da2_1406906910

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http://lmgtfy.com/?q=taiwan+explosion+Kaohsiung

What the ...?

 

[marty007]

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!

 

[LittleInch]

try this for a bit more info..

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2014_Kaohsiung_gas_explosions

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

 

[XL83NL]

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

 

[weldstan]

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

 

[MJCronin]

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

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

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