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Accidents with ammonia in refrigeration.

Accidents avec l'ammoniac en réfrigération.

Author(s) : CLARET J. L.

Type of article: Article

Summary

Post experience analysis of accidents is essential for hazard prevention. In France, refrigeration plants are responsible for 50 to 70% of accidents due to ammonia. They occur particularly in August. Their geographical location is indicated together with the nature of the occurrence. A classification of accidents is given in % age terms and their consequences are mentioned (death, injuries, pollution). The circumstances of accidents are detailed: maintenance operations, plant modifications, overpressure, load transfer. The nature and cause of the main failures (50% of the accidents) are given: equipment and human failure. Ammonia leaks during accidents are classified as follows: less than 100 kg (47%), from 100 to 500 kg (29%), from 1 to 3 t (11%), more than 3 t (8%). J.L.

Details

  • Original title: Accidents avec l'ammoniac en réfrigération.
  • Record ID : 1996-2735
  • Languages: French
  • Source: La revue pratique du froid et du conditionnement d'air - n. 820
  • Publication date: 1995/02
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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