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This post was last edited by huawei on 2011-8-3 16:17. Is the Jiangxi Saiwei LDK polysilicon plant on fire or exploding? Writer: Li Zuo. According to an official report in Page A-13 of the First Financial Daily on August 4 regarding the accident that occurred at Jiangxi LDK on July 26, it was stated that \"local cracking and a small amount of residual liquid leakage led to a fire, caused by careless handling by the supplier’s staff during maintenance.\" However, such explanations raise some questions about this incident. Burning? An explosion? As is well known, the broad definition of combustion in chemistry refers to any intense reaction that produces light and heat; however, this accident caused the collapse of two purification towers at the Shimomura Industrial Complex owned by LDK. Official reports indicate that two workers suffered severe burns, while sources familiar with the situation say at least two workers died. Residents in the area heard an explosion accompanied by a strong shock at around 4 p.m. Is this the consequence of simple combustion? Does LDK have emergency plans in place for accidents that could occur at any time? According to those present, LDK only called for fire trucks and ambulances after the accident occurred. Those with experience in the chemical industry understand that polysilicon production is a high-risk chemical manufacturing process that gives rise to numerous safety issues. It is necessary to have emergency measures and plans in place at all times to deal with potential accidents and prevent them from occurring. For such incidents, companies should prepare backup water sources rather than waiting until an accident happens before calling the fire department. How to ensure safe production? The production of polysilicon requires comprehensive technical support from research teams. Based on the current situation, it seems that LDK has encountered bottlenecks in its development and production processes; due to various factors such as the technical team and production methods, it is unable to reach full capacity. How can safety be ensured if production continues despite these unresolved issues? What are the consequences and hazards of leaks and explosions in polysilicon production? The production process of polysilicon generates intermediate products such as trichlorosilane, which are highly hazardous and explosive chemicals. In the event of a leak, these substances combine with air to produce HCL, namely hydrochloric acid gas, which can cause serious harm to the lives and well-being of people living in the vicinity, as well as have unpredictable effects on the surrounding environment. The LDK is located in the Xinyu Xiacun Industrial Park, surrounded by numerous residents and large enterprises. If appropriate emergency plans and strict safety regulations are not established in a timely manner, the consequences of another incident like this, as well as its impact on LDK’s production, would be unimaginable and difficult to predict. Here, we request that **the relevant departments pay close attention to this accident in order to safeguard the lives of the people. At the same time, we hope that all shareholders of LDK will promptly disclose the truth about the accident honestly and take effective measures to eliminate safety hazards.
Source: Da Shi Dai News Network. Publication time: Eastern Time: 2010-08-02 19:21:22 PM. [Da Shi Dai, August 3] (Reported by our correspondent Hong Ning) On July 26, another explosion occurred at Jiangxi Xinyu Suntech LDK Solar High-Tech Company. Official sources claim that there were no deaths, with 2 people injured. An accident report has not yet been issued, but people on the internet have reported deaths and injuries, while the local authorities are suppressing this information. The cause of the accident has not yet been determined. According to Xinhua News Agency, at 4:30 p.m. on July 26, a fire broke out at the Saiwei Small Silicon Material Factory. The cause of the incident has been identified as local cracking of the equipment caused by the supplier of the boron removal system during equipment calibration, which led to the leakage of a small amount of residual liquid and subsequent combustion. People with insider knowledge have revealed online that the accident has caused deaths and injuries, but the local authorities have **sealed off the information**. Sai Wei has excellent “public relations” skills; he managed to block all related posts online, so that basically no information could get through in just one night. It is understood that the explosion caused two workers to suffer severe burns, covering 80% of their body surface. Recently, a male staff member from the Office of the Xinyu City Work Safety Committee replied to reporters’ inquiries by saying, “The explosion occurred on July 26th, and it has been reported.” There were no deaths, only 2 people were injured. The specific details are known by the department in charge of hazardous chemicals (the Hazardous Chemicals Room). ”“The cause of the accident is still being investigated last week; I have not seen the accident report or any specific notifications. ” The reporter tried calling the hazardous materials room several times, but each time it was indicated that it was an automatic fax system, and no one could answer the call. Saiwei LDK has been plagued by serious problems such as explosions and casualties; its key local supporter, Wang Dehe, first lost his position in the Xinyu Municipal Party Committee and then his role as a member of the Provincial Political Consultative Conference. “The claim of “zero emissions and no pollution” has been debunked; the environmental protection agency states that the company lacks the necessary monitoring capabilities. Jiangxi Sunwoda LDK Solar High-Tech Co., Ltd., a U.S.-listed company, was established in July 2005 in Xinyu Economic Development Zone, with a registered capital of $356.53 million. The company is primarily engaged in the research, development, and production of polycrystalline silicon ingots and wafers used in solar cells. It is the first high-tech new energy manufacturing enterprise in Jiangxi Province, one of the few such enterprises in China, and also the largest producer of polycrystalline silicon wafers in Asia. There were strong reactions from local residents, as the company caused severe pollution that greatly affected the drinking water supply for the inhabitants of nearby villages and towns. It is hoped that **the relevant authorities will conduct an investigation promptly, but the issue remains unresolved to this day. A user from Jiangxi Workers Network revealed: “Sunwoda’s waste discharge has caused severe damage to the groundwater in Xinyu.” A few days ago, by chance, I was driving along Longteng Road on the east side of SVI Company. In front of the east entrance, I saw a sewer cover from which thick, black sewage was gushing out – it was quite alarming, like water boiling over and forcing the lid off the pot. Yet the workers coming in and out acted as if nothing unusual was happening. ” “Walking a few more meters forward, another discovery was made: the flow of sewage here was even more spectacular. It turned out that the sewer pipes were blocked, causing the sewage to spill over the manhole covers and flood the road surface; the sewage emitted a pungent, sour, foul odor. An accidental blockage in the sewer system exposed the fact that Saiwei was illegally discharging untreated wastewater. ” “Polluting enterprises are everywhere; why expose them? Firstly, it is the leader among China’s polysilicon photovoltaic companies, and therefore should assume social responsibilities commensurate with its scale ； Secondly, Sunway has recently made a big deal out of claiming that its polysilicon project achieves \"zero emissions and no pollution\". ” When a reporter called the Xinyu Environmental Protection Bureau to inquire whether LDK Company was failing to meet pollution discharge standards, a woman from the bureau’s water quality testing department said, “Some samples meet the standards while others do not. Those that fail the tests are reported to our supervisors, who then handle the matter.” ” In response to this question, Section Chief Ouyang from the Comprehensive Department of Xinyu City’s Environmental Protection Bureau told reporters, “We are only responsible for industrial wastewater discharge.” The company is large in scale and generates a significant amount of wastewater. In the Gaoxin area, there is one discharge outlet, into which both its domestic water and industrial wastewater are poured; it’s difficult for me to determine which is which. ”. “Among the routine items we tested, there were no serious exceedances. Failing is occasional; it’s not that one passes every time. ” When asked by the reporter why the wastewater discharged by the company had a foul smell, Section Chief Ouyang explained, “Since this is an emerging industry with a large scale, **there are currently no regulations established for this sector.” We’re not sure either how to prove what pollutants are present in it. ” “It isn’t mentioned in the environmental impact assessment report, so I’m even more confused. Environmental assessment reports were initially approved by the **environmental protection department, and later by the provincial authorities. ” “For the environmental impact assessment, it is necessary to understand its production process, which is considered an industry secret. If it’s not provided to me, there’s nothing I can do. I’m from the environmental protection department; we can’t force it to disclose its trade secrets. I can only do the part that I am capable of doing. If you don’t tell me, I won’t know either. ” “Pollution is \"harmonized\" through \"zero emissions.\" Currently, it’s difficult to find information online about Suntech’s pollution issues; even when such information does appear, it is quickly \"harmonized,\" while news claims by Suntech’s officials regarding the achievement of \"zero emissions\" are widespread. The author signed as Jiang Zhongjiang on Tianya Community said, “Xinyu GCL has always been a menace; every year, dozens of people die or get injured due to internal leaks, and a significant number of them are recent university graduates. Xinyu authorities have always turned a blind eye and refuse to disclose any information about this issue.” ” “Xinyu originally had Xingang and Erhua industries, and due to air and water pollution, the incidence of cancer and related diseases in this area is among the highest in the country. Locals jokingly said that one can encounter people from Xinyu in any cancer hospital, and this is by no means a joke. ” “These facts are well known to everyone in Xinyu, yet the city manages to match first-tier cities in terms of living environment and urban safety (this can be verified on Baidu’s Xinyu forum). If this issue could spark discussion on MaoPu, and if an thorough investigation is carried out, the people of Xinyu will surely be extremely grateful. It would also serve to bring justice for those employees who died unjustly and for the college students who were poisoned, thereby providing comfort to their parents and loved ones. ” The public used the internet to voice their opinions, saying that local authorities **think they can control people’s access to information by controlling a few local news outlets; they don’t realize how powerful netizens are nowadays.
It was all a year ago; bringing it up again is boring
I also think it’s boring; there were no casualties at all, so why bring it up?