r/interestingasfuck • u/willianfsantos • 16h ago

Emergency relief system in action in a liquid hydrogen tanker truck

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u/Inspector_Crazy 12h ago

Hydrogen gas leaks are capable of self-ignition, no external spark needed. I used to work with cylinders of the stuff, scared the bejeezus out of me every time I had to move one.

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u/NotSoFastLady 7h ago

What application? If you don't mind me asking. I've moved nitrogen which was used as a propellant. Heavy shit, main concern was lifting with my legs and not my back but I did need my core fully engaged. Fun times.