Three Incidents: Tank Truck Explosion, Television Interview Railcar Fire, and Intentional Destruction of Acrylic Acid Railcar Using 'Vent and Burn'

摘要

This topic demonstrates with video and pictures several critical aspects of Emergency Response. Regardless of the cause of the incident, technical expertise is required for a successful mitigation. Three incidents are reviewed in depth showing; an explosion in a Styrene truck, media coverage for a decomposing material in a hopper railcar, and a demonstration of "vent and burn" technology where a railcar is intentionally blown up. This session will stimulate discussion, and leave the attendees with a greater appreciation of the potential dangers of an incident, and the advantages of technical excellence in response.