date:Aug 17, 2012
meant that pressure inside the tank continued to rise. The temperature of the water reached nearly 150 degrees Celsius, before it eventually exploded.
HSE inspector Michael Griffiths said after the hearing: This ultimately led to the explosion after the tank could not cope with the increase in pressure when the temperature of the water reached almost 150 degree Celsius.
150 degree Celsius
I hope this prosecution will act as a warning to any other company that uses hot water and steam systems