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Lean amine tank explosion

Published on 30/04/25 225 Views

The amine regeneration unit had two identical storage tanks used interchangeably, which were dosed with diesel to inhibit oxidation. After maintenance, one tank exploded due to a deep diesel blanket, causing a fireball that engulfed five workers.

Ask yourself and your crew:

  • How can something like this happen here (e.g. on our site)?
  • What safety measures (i.e. procedures, controls/barriers) do we have in place to mitigate the risk?
  • How do we know the risk controls/barriers are working?
  • What improvements or changes should we make to the procedures, controls/barriers, or the way we work?

Original material courtesy of the Institution of Chemical Engineers