[SystemSafety] Lessons of Fukushima not learned?

[Andreoli, Kevin (UK)]

At least, according to the BBC, not learned in Houston.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-41104451

"A chemical plant near the flooded US city of Houston is expected to explode and catch fire in the coming days.
During heavy rainfall from Hurricane Harvey, the Arkema plant at Crosby lost the ability to refrigerate chemical compounds that need to be kept cool.
There was no way to prevent an explosion, the company said."

"The Arkema chemical plant shut down its production on Friday, before the storm made landfall.
But 40in (102cm) of rainfall in the area flooded the site and cut off its power, the company said in a statement. Back-up generators were also flooded."



Kevin

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