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Munich Re Failure Report
Munich Re Failure Report
Air conditioning and Food processor – An ammonia line School – Sediment in a boiler caused a
refrigeration systems ruptured when a compressor crankshaft low-water condition that resulted in
and its connecting rod broke. Fresh severe over-firing, shutting down the
An air conditioning or refrigeration scallops were contaminated with boiler and the whole school. A rental unit
breakdown can result in business ammonia. Rental units were needed was needed until the damaged boiler
interruption that may far exceed the while the new compressor was installed. could be replaced.
property damage loss. Dependence
on refrigeration increases the likelihood Total loss $65,289 Property damages $98,500
of loss due to spoilage. Common
causes of these breakdowns include: Extra expense $25,164
Medical clinic – A control failed on a
– Control failure medical clinic’s refrigerator, causing the Total loss $123,664
– Vibration temperature to dive into the single-digits.
– Lack of lubrication Drugs, normally stored between 36° to
– Scale build-up 43° degrees, had to be discarded. Manufacturer – A faulty circuit in a
– Rapid weather change water pump caused a fire tube boiler to
Total loss $21,953 dry fire. The boiler was severely
damaged.
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