Gas cylinder valve outlets in use within the countries of ISO member bodies

1979 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Gas Cylinder

scholarly journals Two deaths due to explosion of cylinders of liquid petroleum gas

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Nagendra Singh Sonwani ◽  
Navneet Ateriya ◽  
Arvind Kumar ◽  
Anil Kohli
Keyword(s):  
Blast Injuries ◽  
Air Conditioner ◽  
Liquefied Petroleum Gas ◽  
Case Presentation ◽  
Gas Cylinder ◽  
Liquid Petroleum Gas ◽  
Life Threatening ◽  
System Life ◽  
High Pressure Equipment ◽  
Coffee Machine

Abstract Background Cylinder blasts can inflict multi-system life-threatening injuries to one or many persons simultaneously if they are nearby. The explosion in high-pressure equipment produces injuries due to its varied effects. Cases have been reported where the blast occurred in balloon gas cylinder, oxyacetylene gas cylinder, oxygen cylinder, coffee machine, and compressor of a split air conditioner (AC). Most of the cases are accidental. The investigation into the blast circumstances is of utmost importance to find out the manner and device involved. Case presentation Here, we present a report of two cases where victims suffered blast injuries at the same location due to the explosion of two different capacity liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) domestic cylinder and died on the spot. Conclusion The investigation into the blast circumstances is of utmost importance to find out the manner and device involved. Malpractice involving use of cylinder to fill another one might be dangerous for the person involved and present in the vicinity. This practice should be discouraged by lay person.

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