Causes of gas tank explosions
(Baonghean.vn) - A big explosion just happened at a hot pot restaurant on Tran Phu Street, Vinh City, the cause of the explosion may have been an industrial gas tank used in the restaurant. There are quite small causes but the consequences are very serious. Below are the main causes leading to gas tank explosions today.
1.Conductorplacegas tank with leaking stove
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| After a period of use, or using poor quality wire, the wire connecting the tank and the gas stove can be cracked, broken, or exposed, causing gas to leak out. This is considered the most likely cause of gas explosions. |
2.Not turning off the stove properly
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| Due to usage habits, many people only turn off the stove after use and do not lock the gas tank, or lock the gas tank incorrectly, leading to gas remaining in the pipe. Or there are cases where they only lock the gas tank but skip the step of turning off the stove. If not locked properly, gas will leak out, leading to fire and explosion. |
3.Installing the gas stove in an inappropriate location
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| Some users arbitrarily choose the location of the gas stove as long as it is convenient. This sometimes creates lurking dangers when the installation location is not reasonable, such as the risk of fire or explosion if placed near flammable objects, or when gas leaks are difficult to detect... |
4. Leaving the gas cylinder in a closed place
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| In case the gas cylinder is placed in a closed cabinet, the gas will be difficult to escape when it leaks, leading to difficulty in detecting and a high risk of explosion when the stove is turned on. Not only the stove but also the gas cylinder needs a well-ventilated place to use. The wire between the gas cylinder and the stove should not be too long to avoid cracking or gas leaking in the middle. |
5. Use the stove near electrical equipment and flammable objects.
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| For flammable objects such as cloth/paper/wood/alcohol, it is best to keep them away from sources of ignition such as gas stoves (at least 15 cm) to ensure that they do not cause fire or explosion when using the stove. And not only flammable objects, even electrical appliances such as microwave ovens, ovens, electric kettles... are not safe when used near gas stoves. They are not only damaged by the heat emitted from the gas stove but also at risk of fire when there is a gas leak. |
6. Not cleaning the kitchen regularly
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| Cleaning not only helps the gas stove to last longer but it also contributes to safety when using. Cleaning the stove surface, stove grate, stove frame... to ensure they are clean of dirt and grease, minimizing rust is a way to prevent gas leaks when using the stove for a long time. |
7.Using a gas stove that is too old and rusty
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| In addition to rust spots that can easily cause gas leaks when used, some stoves that are too old also need to be lit to burn, making the possibility of gas escaping quite high, leading to the risk of fire/explosion. When the gas stove is too old, do not hesitate to invest in a new one because it not only ensures the safety of the family but also contributes to saving gas due to leaks during use. |
8.Not checking kitchen safety regularly
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| Regular safety checks help users detect unsafe points, damaged stoves or wires so they can find ways to handle or replace them to increase safety when using. Or they can buy additional genuine gas leak prevention equipment to ensure safety. |
