Preventing and controlling accidental gas releases

Conference · Fri Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1988

OSTI ID:6753928

Moskowitz, P D; Fthenakis, V M; Kalb, P D

Toxic, flammable, and explosive gases may be used in photovoltaic cell research laboratories and in commercial manufacturing facilities. Accidental release of these materials can present hazards to life and property. Accidents can arise from a variety of mechanical and human related failures. These can occur from the time materials are received at the loading dock of the facility to the time treated gases are discharged to the atmosphere through a stack. Each type of initiating event may require a different control approach. These may range from the training and certification of plant workers charged with the handling of gas cylinder hookups to installation of emergency pollution control systems. Since engineering options for controlling released materials are limited, emphasis should be placed on administrative and engineering approaches for preventing such accidents. These are likely to be the most effective approaches for protecting life and property. 18 refs., 3 tabs.

• Research Organization: Brookhaven National Lab., Upton, NY (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: AC02-76CH00016
• OSTI ID: 6753928
• Report Number(s): BNL-41671; CONF-880112-4; ON: DE89001269
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

14 SOLAR ENERGY
140400 -- Solar Energy-- Environmental Aspects
140501* -- Solar Energy Conversion-- Photovoltaic Conversion
ACCIDENTS
CONTROL
DIRECT ENERGY CONVERTERS
DOCUMENT TYPES
FLUIDS
GASES
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
MANUFACTURING
MATERIALS
PHOTOELECTRIC CELLS
PHOTOVOLTAIC CELLS
REGULATORY GUIDES
SAFETY