Cause Analysis of the Large-Scale LPG Explosion Accident Based on Key Investigation Technology: A Case Study

Xinming Qian1, Ruoheng Zhang1, Qi Zhang1

  • 1State Key Laboratory of Explosion Science and Technology, Beijing Institute of Technology, Room 316, Haidian District, Beijing 100081, China.

ACS Omega
|August 16, 2021
PubMed
Summary

Dimethyl ether (DME) blended with liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) corrodes silicone gaskets, causing leaks and explosions. This study investigated a 2019 LPG/DME explosion, identifying gasket corrosion as the ignition source.