What caused an explosion?

What caused an explosion?

An explosion is a rapid expansion of gases. Many explosions occur when gases are exposed to a source of heat- such as fire, sparks, even static elec- tricity-or an increase in pressure. Explosions can also be caused by chemical reactions.

What caused the explosion in 11?

The rig capsized and sank on the morning of April 22, rupturing the riser, through which drilling mud had been injected in order to counteract the upward pressure of oil and natural gas. Without any opposing force, oil began to discharge into the gulf.

How did Beirut explosion happen?

A massive chemical detonation occurred on August 4, 2020 in the Port of Beirut, Lebanon. An uncontrolled fire in an adjacent warehouse ignited ~2,750 tons of Ammonium Nitrate (AN), producing one of the most devastating blasts in recent history.

What was the biggest manmade explosion?

The Halifax Explosion was the largest man-made explosion to occur before the dropping of the atomic bombs during the Second World War.

What can cause an explosion without fire?

Gas explosions can occur for a number of reasons including faulty appliances or equipment, a leak, or improper usage of a gas appliance. Gases are chemical substances, that when kept in an unstable environment or are exposed to an ignition source such as heat or fire, have to potential to explode.

What causes an explosion during a fire?

Explosions: Explosions can be the result of combustion, chemical reaction, or mechanical failure. For combustion or fire-related explosions, ARCCA engineers and fire investigators investigate the explosion much like a fire (i.e. explosion cause and explosion origin) using many of the same methodologies.

What could cause an oil rig to explode?

Oil rig blowouts can occur when the oil rig applies too much pressure during drilling. If pressure is not adequately monitored, changes in pressure can result in the flow of combustible hydrocarbons. The flow can ignite and cause an explosion if it is not controlled or stopped in a timely fashion.

What causes a chemical plant explosion?

Lightning strikes have caused chemical plant explosions. A simple fire can cause a chemical plant explosion by acting as a catalyst for a chemical reaction if flammable chemicals are present.

What is a chemical plant explosion?

Another cause of a chemical plant explosion can be negligence or lack of education on the part of an employee; an employee could create hazardous conditions in the course of his or her work. Using hazardous chemicals also increases the risk of a chemical plant explosion.

What is an explosion reaction?

According to DIN EN 1127-1:1997, an explosion is an oxidation or decay reaction generating an increase in temperature or pressure or both simultaneously. So that an explosion can occur, three conditions must be fulfilled; see the explosion triangle diagram.