December 24

Montage of Manhole Explosions from Gas build up. Excellent study from EPRI.

Posted by Hugh Hoagland
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Here is what methane buildup in manholes can do. Arc flash is about the same but more power from a burn perspective on those in the hole from arc plasma in some cases.

Click here to see the video. It is one of my YouTube Favorites.

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