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Journal of Industrial Safety Engineering

Chlorine Leakage from Control Valve in Charging Station Pipeline: A Case Study

  1. L. M. Gaikwad
  2. Rajkumar Patil Patil
  3. S. N. Teli

Abstract

This paper describes accidental release of chlorine gas from control valve through a chlorine charging system in a green color pigment manufacturing chemical industry. The chlorine gas dispersed over the entire reactor floor and nearby area at night time shift work. This paper presents root cause analysis of the incident. Corrective and preventive measures are also discussed. Finally, conclusions reached with recommendations are drawn for industrial facilities for handling and prevention of chlorine.
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