Chemical Spill
Chemical Spill / Release
Various chemicals will have different reactions with materials. From metals corroding to seals and gaskets becoming weakened and destroyed by interaction with chemicals from either a liquid spill or a gas release. Chemical spills and releases can damage wide areas due to the dispersion of materials. Gas releases will distribute through wind patterns and affect all items with material contact.Various chemicals will have different reactions with materials. From metals corroding to seals and gaskets becoming weakened and destroyed by interaction with chemicals from either a liquid spill or a gas release. Chemical spills and releases can damage wide areas due to the dispersion of materials. Gas releases will distribute through wind patterns and affect all items with material contact.
Train Derailment Project Example
Continental Machinery was involved with a train derailment in South Carolina in which tankers transporting chlorine gas ruptured as a result of the accident. The gas released over a wide area killing 9 people. The release took place on the property of a large textile manufacturer and equipment was affected by severe corrosion which continued to affect assets after initial cleaning procedures were implemented. Continental Machinery completed extensive forensic testing to determine the chlorine residues had not been neutralized and additional decontamination was necessary. Multiple cleaning contractors were retained to clean various buildings using a detailed protocol.
Potential Equipment Damage from Released Gases
Production equipment has critical tolerances which need to be maintained to ensure product being manufactured meets client specifications. Corrosion from gases can deteriorate precision surfaces or cause maintenance issues creating additional equipment downtime. MEP installations are required to support production equipment and operate facilities, schools, residential buildings, etc. Gases can contaminate or corrode equipment and MEP installations that need to operate properly. The correct assessment and development of repair and replace recommendations are critical to maintain operations of all types of facilities. Continental Machinery will react quicky and provide these assessments and recommendations.