The extreme engineering of aircraft windows
The tank belonged to GKN Aerospace, a company that supplies parts to the aviation industry, including aircraft windows.As the temperature inside the shiny metal storage vessel rose, workers realised they had a problem. At one point, the vessel "actually bulged" according to the local fire chief.Thankfully, no explosion occurred. Months later, in August, GKN and local authorities announced a $100m (£74m) programme, external to compensate residents evacuated during the incident.
- ▪The tank belonged to GKN Aerospace, a company that supplies parts to the aviation industry, including aircraft windows.As the temperature inside the shiny metal storage vessel rose, workers realised they had a problem.
- ▪At one point, the vessel "actually bulged" according to the local fire chief.Thankfully, no explosion occurred.
- ▪Months later, in August, GKN and local authorities announced a $100m (£74m) programme, external to compensate residents evacuated during the incident.
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The extreme engineering of aircraft windowsImage source, Los Angeles Times via Getty ImagesImage caption, Fire crews hosed down an overheating tank in Los Angeles in MayByChris BaraniukTechnology reporterPublished3 minutes agoAn industrial nightmare was brewing south of Los Angeles.In late May, a chemical storage tank with more than 7,000 gallons of toxic material began heating up – fast. The tank belonged to GKN Aerospace, a company that supplies parts to the aviation industry, including aircraft windows.As the temperature inside the shiny metal storage vessel rose, workers realised they had a problem.
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