The CSB explains the non-typical BLEVE at the PES Refinery

  The rupture of the V-1 vessel appears to have caused a boiling liquid expanding vapor explosion (BLEVE, pronounced ‘blev-ē). A BLEVE is the “sudden loss of containment of a pressure-liquefied gas existing above its normal atmospheric boiling point at the moment of its failure, which results in rapidly expanding vapor and flashing liquid. The...

Membership Required

You must be a member to access this content.

View Membership Levels

Already a member? Log in here
Scroll to Top