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Is a similar incident thinkable in�urea plant ?

CSB safety video on the 2009 explosion at NDK Crystal in Belvidere, Illinois, which fatally injured a truck driver at a nearby gas station

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And let us know by replying this post if you believe a similar incident could happen in our urea plants ?
Are our high pressure synthesis vessels susceptible for stress corrosion cracking ?
If yes which prevention and mitigation measures you take ?

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Join our Round Table discussion via:

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https://www.ureaknowhow.com/ukh2/round-table-1/11/1997.html

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It was the worst accident in Houston history. On May 11, 1976, at 11:08 in the morning, a tank truck carrying 7500 gallons of anhydrous ammonia lost control, crashed through a guardrail and careened off a ramp to the freeway below. The tractor-trailer struck a column on the way down, and landed on the Southwest Freeway, rupturing the tank and releasing a deadly cloud of ammonia over the busy 610 at 59 interchange. Those who weren’t injured in the initial accident found themselves trapped in a cloud of gas and running for their lives. One person was killed in the accident and five people were killed from inhaling anhydrous ammonia. 178 people were injured from the ammonia fumes, including 78 who had to be hospitalized. The National Transportation Safety Board concluded that the probable cause of the accident was the excessive speed of the vehicle combined with the lateral surge of liquid in the partially loaded truck, which caused it to overturn.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8cGAUfU_mwA

Our high quality pressure gauges are used in the severest industries. In all places where durable and accurate pressure instrumentation are required. There where optimal performance and reliability is key and mandatory. No wonder that our pressure gauges are used in F1 racing as well. If you have a good eye you can spot Badotherm pressure gauge in this video, but remember this is F1, so you have to be fast.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3g7PZ7deEUI

Safurex�, developed by Stamicarbon together with Sandvik, is a family of solutions that have become the standard for enhancing urea production due to its superior corrosion resistant properties.

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Various parts in a urea plant require different material characteristics to ensure optimal performance.

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Therefore, Stamicarbon added two more Safurex solutions: Safurex� Star and Safurex� Degree Safurex� Star is a super duplex steel designed for the most demanding equipment of a urea plant, such as the High-Pressure Stripper�s heat exchanger tubes.

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Safurex� Degree is a super duplex steel that has an isotropic and fine-grained microstructure, which enhances mechanical properties at very low temperatures and improves corrosion resistance with respect to cross-cut end-attack.

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The first High-Pressure Stripper made with Safurex� Star and Degree was manufactured by Schoeller-Bleckmann, the global market leader in high-precision components made of high-alloy steel.

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This special High-Pressure Stripper was ordered by urea producer OCI Nitrogen, one of Europe�s market leaders in mineral fertilizers.

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Safurex� extends the lifetime of your plant, reduces maintenance, and enhances optimization� giving you peace-of-mind.

The European Union has identified the northern Netherlands as Hydrogen Valley. In the northern Netherlands you’ll find everything for a green based hydrogen economy; sustainable energy sources, generation, storage, transport as well as applications in the industry and applications in mobility and our day to day environment. In the Hydrogen Valley we gather our best ideas and put them to work in an actual region. We put theory into practice! Watch the video

Communication is critical during an emergency event, which is why it can�t be a challenge. Our Courtright Nitrogen Complex focused on gaps in their incident communication capabilities, working together to improve processes and technology and creating an idea worthy of being a 2019 Wilson Safety Award finalist

Ever have several things needing your attention all at once? Try 300-400 at a time. That�s not easy to manage, and why a cross-functional team at our Medicine Hat Nitrogen Complex came up with a way to redesign their alarm system to better manage, identify and respond to process safety risks.

Working with high-voltage electricity is a high hazard activity and requires doing certain tasks in a specific order to keep people safe. But sometimes mistakes can happen. Watch how Ince engineered out human error with a lock and key system that keeps their electrical workers safe.

Tokyo Tech researchers developed new green catalyst for ammonia production. Ammonia (NH3) is synthesized globally for use in fertilizers that then enable food production for approximately 70 % of the world�s population. However, the current production process requires high energy powered by fossil fuels contributing global warming.

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? Fuelling the World Sustainably: Synthesizing ammonia using less energy | Tokyo Tech News https://www.titech.ac.jp/english/news…

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? Highly efficient ammonia synthesis catalyst developed | Tokyo Tech News https://www.titech.ac.jp/english/news…

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? Tokyo Institute of Technology|Research https://www.titech.ac.jp/english/rese…

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When pressures go up to super-critical levels, there’s nothing like EST Group’s Pop-A-Plug P2 Tube Plugging System. A proven long-term performer in fossil and nuclear stations, the P2 features patented internally serrated rings designed to maintain a leak-tight seal under extreme thermal and pressure cycling.

Installation is simple: prepare the tube using the brush and size the tube with the Go/No-Go gage supplied; install the correct size plug with the hydraulic ram. The ram pulls the tapered pin through the ring, expanding it into the tube. When the proper installation pressure is reached, the breakaway pops like a pop rivet. This controlled installation force protects surrounding tubes and adjacent ligaments.

Pop-A-Plug P2 Tube Plugging System reduces downtime, eliminates welding and explosives, and will not damage your tubes, tubejoints or tubesheet. Fast, safe and simple – just “Set ‘Em and Forget ‘Em”.

Pressures up to 7,000 psi (483 Bar)

Sizes .400″ to 1.460″ (10.16mm to 37.08mm) Tube I.D.

Proven Helium Leak Tight to 1×10-10 cc/sec

Installs Quickly and Easily, Unique Breakaway Prevents Damage to Tube and Tube Joint

More than a billion farmers and their families around the world are on the front line of climate change. Their lives and livelihoods are directly affected by its impacts, and they are also vital to implementing many of the solutions we need to help prevent it. _x000D_
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�Climate-smart agriculture� describes agricultural practices which contribute to increasing farm productivity and incomes, building greater resilience, and minimising agriculture�s greenhouse gas emissions � all in an equitable and sustainable manner._x000D_
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Explore 28 case studies of climate-smart agriculture in action around the world at: www.farmingfirst.org/climate-smart-agriculture

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Kreber BV is an independent, family-owned company that designs, manufactures, modifies and maintains bespoke industrial and offshore equipment._x000D_
Ever since our establishment in 1902 Kreber has been striving for long term relationships with end users who foster a strong focus on innovation. As an innovative technology partner it is our mission to develop and supply the machinery necessary to improve the profitability of our clients._x000D_
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Since the early sixties Kreber has been producing equipment for prilling installations. Today, a turn key package can be supplied including design, engineering and after sales services such as:_x000D_
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