Posted on 02/07/2010 9:27:40 AM PST by malamute
An explosion in Middletown, Connecticut has rocked the town. Initial reports are that about a dozen people have been injured.
Middletown, United States - The Middletown Fire Department just said in a phone interview that they are in the process of putting out a second alarm. There are an unknown number of casualities. The explosion took place at NRG Power Plant on River Road. According to their web site they are the fossil-fueled electric generating plant in the state. Reports are saying that the blast could be felt as far away as Durham.
(Excerpt) Read more at digitaljournal.com ...
From your lips to God's ear, Niuhuru.
I hadn't thought of that....
Never heard “blow down” being used with purging gas lines. When we purge gas lines we always put N2 into the system ensuring at least one high point vent is open and don’t stop purging until we get no reading at the vent on the Drager combustible gas analyzer. Wonder how long and what diameter line they were trying to purge? Without looking at the P&ID’s, I believe our main gas line is a 12”. A guy I’m on shift with tonight has a friend who’s brother left the plant an hour before the explosion. We’ll be getting an update from him at halftime. I’ll post info as I get it.
Thank you so very much, that is really great of you to do this. What a horrific occurrence, and so little news in the aftermath,
TY, FRiend. FRegards ....
Lucky guy - I’m sure he’s shook up though.
I’ll be looking for your update. Thanks.
placemarker
Wasn’t able to get in contact with anyone. Just wanted to let you know.
Transformers, switch gears, relays
I was in Manchester when it exploded (taking a class) and I didn’t notice it. Surprised you noticed it way over in Ledyard.
I worked a single day there 3 yars ago, I worked on the turbines for peak power
To clear out a line like they did is a dangerous but common event
I did it in Peru once, scared the life out of me
you open up a 6 inch or 10 inch natural gas line and just let it vent to get rid of sand particles that are on the inside of the piping.
I am not surprised it exploded, it is an accident waiting to happen.
doubtful, that plant is right on the river, on the side of a hill, the explosion would have een contained well
there were some houses about 1/4 to 1/2 mile up the road, I bet they need some new windows in more than a couple
I worked there for a day 3 years ago
I didn’t hear it; rather, I felt it. Funny that way. I hope the casualties are not worse than what I’ve heard.
The geography may have focused the blast eastward. I definitely felt it.
Lots of dead” Latest figure I read said 5 confirmed dead, others still missing.
No doubt he would try to keep a lid on it. Evidently they are saying it was a natural gas leak. That sounds odd to me but we’ll see.
Our prayers go out for all involved in this tragedy...
Middletown Power Plant Explosion Kills At Least 5; Shock Wave Felt Like Earthquake
Sorry I didn't reply to you sooner, SE Mom. I was offline most of the weekend.
No, Middletown is about 30 miles south of here, and we didn't feel anything. It's just horrific... prayers for all involved in this tragedy.
In this case we will be told to NOT jump to any conclusions...
Nothing to see here people, move along...Move along...
From my blog.
http://annem040359.wordpress.com/2010/02/07/breaking-explosion-at-power-plant-kills-2u
Also update.
http://annem040359.wordpress.com/2010/02/08/update-to-ct-power-plant-gas-blast/
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.