Fire and explosions at rocket fuel plant henderson, nevada usfatr021may 1988. Trinitramide, nno 2 3, has a higher energy and density than other materials used to combust rocket fuel but some researchers are doubtful it will ever be useable outside. Henderson historical society nevada pepcon explosion, 25. An explosion at a nevada rocket fuel plant generates a massive, earthquakelike shockwave. The largest nitrogen oxide molecule discovered to date could function as a rocket propellant, according to chemists in sweden who have synthesised it for the first time. In a client session that he led while we were still working on the manuscript, the client casually asked mark, so, whats the title going to be for your book. Chief roy parrish deputy chief john pappageorge captain robert james,fire investigations unit clark county fire department 707 e.
Rocket propellant is the reaction mass of a rocket. Fox was a member of the expert team determining the events leading up to the explosion. Winters explain the vital importance of having both a visionary and an integratorand show how that relationship can provide the rocket fuel your company needs to achieve its full potential. The plume was partly due to rocket fuel that escaped during the crafts plunge back to earth. Response guidebook the yellow book carried by many fire com. Upi delivers the latest headlines from around the world. Pepcon was one of two american producers of ammonium perchlorate, a chemical found in solid fuel rocket boosters that is. Fire and explosions at rocket fuel plant henderson, nevada. Russian rocket explosion releases toxic fuel cloud pbs newshour. In this context, its best not to look at rocket fuel or, frankly, any business book as the beall and endall. In our experience, they write, this combined unique ability only happens about 5% of the time. For the smaller particle size, it provides the same information as a class a explosive.
The third book in gino wickmans business series and coauthored by mark winters, rocket fuel takes the concept of visionary and integrator up a notch. Klm boeing 747400 rocket takeoff st maarten princess. By the 1980s pacific engineering company of nevada pepcon was one of only two american producers of ammonium perchlorate, an oxidizer used in solid fuel rocket boosters, including the space shuttle and military weapons. Of the two pepcon employees killed in the blast, one was confined to a wheelchair and was unable to. Top news, entertainment, health, business, science and sports news united press international. Black smoke billows from the pepcon plant in henderson on may 4, 1988, after a fire and explosion rocked the las vegas valley. The nuclear engine for rocket vehicle application nerva was a nuclear thermal rocket engine development program that ran for roughly two decades. Final report the fate and transport of perchlorate in a.
Why the las vegas shooter couldnt blow up jet fuel tanks at las. The explosion occurred at a weekend otherwise the casualties would have been much heavier. Pepcon produced ammonium perchlorate, which is a chemical. On may 4, 1988, a conflagration followed by several explosions occurred at the pacific. Thus, the las vegas wash contains a much larger number of perchloratereducing bacteria than lake mead. The unidentified male contract worker died about 11 a. A series of explosions destroyed a rocketfuel plant and an adjoining. Oct 05, 2017 the las vegas shooter targeted the airports fuel tanks, hitting them with at least two rounds. Well, they explode the concept and expand your mind on just how important this ying and yang relationship has been proven to be with examples of a few companies that exemplify the concept. Sep, 2003 the second explosion in five weeks at a south bay rocket fuel plant killed a construction worker friday.
Three employees burned in hobby rocket company explosion. May 06, 2008 pepcon, renamed western electrochemical company, relocated to iron county, utah. Rare flyover of las vegas included passes over hospitals and first responders. New molecule could propel rockets news chemistry world. On this page is a listing of all the online games and puzzles available for you to play and enjoy. Featuring 100 million news articles, headlines and videos from handcurated, verified global media sources.
Defense trusted leader in defending america and its allies. A rocket fuel ammonium perchlorate plant exploded in nevada in may 1988. Chemical accident reconstruction services chemaxx specializes in all types of chemicalrelated accidents, injuries, fires and explosions. The one essential combination that will get you more of what you want from your business, wickman and winters make a strong case for a kind of dual leadership that can take a company to the next level. May 16, 20 new rocket fuel helps nasa go green by jillian scharr 16 may. Strangely, the rocket fuel plant became a tourist site for the residents of las vegas and henderson. At the time of the explosion, nasa believed the plant had a stockpile of more than 4,000 tons of chemical on. Beyond the plant 1,821 houses and 167 shops and factories had suffered to a greater or lesser degree. Pepcon explosions rocked las vegas valley in 1988 las. In 1988, the pepcon rocket fuel factory became engulfed in fire. About 200 people were working in the plant when the first explosion occurred just before noon. A comprehensive look at the 1988 pepcon explosion in. It was managed by the space nuclear propulsion office snpo until the program ended in january 1973. Kerrmcgee moved their plant 17 miles northeast of las vegas to apex.
The one essential combination that will get you more of what you want from your business wickman, gino, winters, mark c. Place an order securely online at the attitude seed bank website or over the phone. May 4, 1988 pepcon rocket fuel company huge explosion reddit. People in the auto shop next door said the first explosion rocked the building and cracked their wall, he said. George, they began the relocation a mere three months after the devastating explosion at the henderson plant.
Jul 03, 20 russian rocket explosion releases toxic fuel cloud. The energy required can either come from the propellants themselves, as with a chemical rocket, or from an external source, as with ion engines. Spacex said a chemical leak was behind the anomaly that destroyed a crew dragon spacecraft in april, according to a news release. Thirty years ago on may 4, 1988, the las vegas valley was rocked by three. Plant produced and stored ammonium perchlorate, an oxidizer in rocket fuels. The plant makes fuel used in the space shuttles solid fuel rockets. Oct 16, 2001 employees working next to aerotech inc. Desert inn road las vegas, nv 89109 702 4557311 overview. Fire and explosions at rocket fuel plant henderson, nevada may 4, 1988 local contacts. Modeling of the transport of perchlorate in the las vegas wash. I remember this day, as i was six years old living in las vegas lived on viking rd at the time which is east las vegas and closer to henderson where pepcon rocket fuel plant was, and that forth and largest explosion shattered our dining room window. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Utah officials moved faster than their nevada counterparts in offering the economic incentives that enticed a rocket fuel component plant away from henderson, nev.
Feb 26, 2014 animation of april 26, 2018, explosion and fire at the husky energy refinery in superior. A large portion of the las vegas valley within a 10mile 16 km radius of the plant was affected. The first weekend following the explosion, my family drove out to take a look for ourselves, and we were surprised to see hundreds of cars with nevada plates parked on both sides of the road. What to know about pepcon explosions 30 years later. Rocket fuel, the title of this book, actually came from one of marks clients. Chief roy parrish deputy chief john pappageorge captain robert james, fire investigations unit clark county fire department 707 east desert inn road las vegas, nevada 89109 702 4557311 overview. The las vegas sun was destroyed by fire yesterday morning and the loss was felt by many las vegans and residents of clark county. Texas fertilizer plant explosion caught on video duration. Plant operator tepco has continued to suggest that the explosion and subsequent fires at no 4 may have had other causes than hydrogen and. Largest artificial nonnuclear explosions wikipedia.
Man tries to sell 125 million face masks that he didnt have, justice department says wesh. The one essential combination that will get you more of what you want from your business hardcover apr 28 2015 by gino wickman author, mark c. The blasts occurred at the pacific engineering and production company outside this fastgrowing city 16 miles southeast of las vegas. The plant had a large stockpile of product due to the challenger explosion. Destroyed in seconds chemical plant explosion youtube. This reaction mass is ejected at the highest achievable velocity from a rocket engine to produce thrust. The mpns recorded for las vegas wash soil samples ranged from less than 20 to greater than 1. Aerojet rocketdyne at the center of defense and discovery. Air force flight demonstration team, the thunderbirds, performed an inspiring flyover of the greater las vegas. May 4, 2018 marks the 30th anniversary of the pepcon explosion in henderson, nv.
Fatal blast at rocket fuel plant 2nd explosion in 5 weeks. Rocket fuel plant explosion investigation, accident. Black smoke billows from the pacific engineering production co. Financial analysts raising concerns that amc theaters could file for bankruptcy cnn hope the giraffe. Aug 09, 2003 blast at rocket fuel plant leads firm to put on brakes huge explosion s cause still being investigated alan gathright, chronicle staff writer published 4. Blasts level shuttle fuel plant, killing a worker the new york times. This is not unexpected because significant dilution occurs when the las vegas wash mixes with lake mead. It is the second largest city in nevada, after las vegas, with an estimated population of.
For both particle sizes, the guide clearly notes the possibility of fire or explosion. States until 1988, when the pepcon plant was destroyed by an explosion. The one essential combination that will get you more of what you want from your business by wickman, gino, winters, mark c. Video of the fertilizer plant in waco texas on explosion 4 17 20 the bodies of 12 people have been recovered after an enormous texas fertilizer plant explosion that demolished surrounding. Spacex blames chemical leak for anomaly that destroyed. This ignited and the resulting fuel air explosion destroyed the plant, killing 28 people and injuring 36 more. If he wanted to cause a giant explosion, he was mistaken. Four explosions leveled a hendersonbased rocket fuel plant. Strange sounds is a wellcurated collection of bizarre, amazing and mysterious phenomena happening around the world. Tr021 fire and explosions at rocket fuel plant us fire. Klm boeing 747400 rockettakeoff st maarten princess juliana airport october 2016 seat 16a a lot of discussions are held on the headline. The drive is the onestop shop for all things automotive. Nerva was a joint effort of the atomic energy commission aec and nasa. Henderson, nv fuel plant explosion, may 1988 gendisasters.
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