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Static Spark and Non-Conductive Flammable Liquid

A plant accident video that was released by U.S Chemical Safety Board shows how static spark could cause fire explosion involving non-conductive flammable liquid. This video shows you that it is very important to understand property of handled flammable liquid, install inert gas purging system and prevent appearance of static electric spark in the flammable liquid tank. This accident occurred at Barton Solvents facilities in Valley Center, Kansas, on July 17, 2007.

<a href="http://youtube.com/watch?v=tVZzdtnZaJk">http://youtube.com/watch?v=tVZzdtnZaJk</a>

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