NDLI: Lessons learned from a hydrogen explosion at a photovoltaic research facility

Content Provider	IEEE Xplore Digital Library
Author	Moskowitz, P. Buchanan, W. Shafarman, W.
Copyright Year	1994
Description	Author affiliation: Div. of Biomed. & Environ. Assessment, Brookhaven Nat. Lab., Upton, NY, USA (Moskowitz, P.)
Abstract	Hydrogen gas is used in research reactors to deposit amorphous silicon thin-films for solar cells at the Institute of Energy Conversion (IEC), University of Delaware. A hydrogen explosion occurred on September 1, 1992 at IEC. A formal investigation was conducted. Suggestions provided by the Accident Investigation Team formed the basis for a complete review and upgrade of the compressed gas handling systems and procedures. In this paper, the causes of the explosion are discussed along with resulting modifications made to the gas handling system, facility, and procedures to prevent a recurrence of this type of incident and to improve the safety of this facility. Lessons learned from this incident and the resulting investigation and response are highlighted, including the need to regularly review both hardware and procedures to ensure that all aspects of the research program and facilities are up-to-date.
Starting Page	504
Ending Page	507
File Size	282921
Page Count	4
File Format	PDF
ISBN	0780314603
DOI	10.1109/WCPEC.1994.520008
Language	English
Publisher	Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE)
Publisher Date	1994-12-05
Publisher Place	USA
Access Restriction	Subscribed
Rights Holder	Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE)
Subject Keyword	Hydrogen Explosions Photovoltaic systems Solar power generation Inductors Amorphous silicon Semiconductor thin films Photovoltaic cells Energy conversion IEC
Content Type	Text
Resource Type	Article

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