Fire Protection in Refineries - TENTHEDITION
API RP 2001
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API - American Petroleum Institute
Year: 2019
Abstract: This document covers basic concepts of refinery fire prevention and protection.
It reviews the chemistry and physics of refinery fires; discusses how the design of refinery systems and infrastructure impact the probability and consequences of potential fires; describes fire control and extinguishing systems typically used in refineries; examines fire protection concepts that should be covered in operating and maintenance practices and procedures; and provides information on organization of and training for refinery emergency responders.
Many of the concepts, systems, and equipment discussed in this document are covered in detail in referenced publications, standards, or governmental requirements.
Purpose
The purpose of this recommended practice is to provide a better understanding of refinery fire protection and the steps needed to promote the safe storage, handling, and processing of petroleum and petroleum products in refineries.
A basic premise of this standard is that fire prevention provides the fundamental foundation for fire protection.
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contributor author | API - American Petroleum Institute | |
date accessioned | 2020-07-05T04:36:08Z | |
date available | 2020-07-05T04:36:08Z | |
date copyright | July 2019 | |
date issued | 2019 | |
identifier other | KSHGIGAAAAAAAAAA.pdf | |
identifier uri | http://yse.yabesh.ir/std;query=author:%22NAVY%20-%206159DD6E273C9FCD0Facil/handle/yse/279848 | |
description abstract | This document covers basic concepts of refinery fire prevention and protection. It reviews the chemistry and physics of refinery fires; discusses how the design of refinery systems and infrastructure impact the probability and consequences of potential fires; describes fire control and extinguishing systems typically used in refineries; examines fire protection concepts that should be covered in operating and maintenance practices and procedures; and provides information on organization of and training for refinery emergency responders. Many of the concepts, systems, and equipment discussed in this document are covered in detail in referenced publications, standards, or governmental requirements. Purpose The purpose of this recommended practice is to provide a better understanding of refinery fire protection and the steps needed to promote the safe storage, handling, and processing of petroleum and petroleum products in refineries. A basic premise of this standard is that fire prevention provides the fundamental foundation for fire protection. | |
language | English | |
title | Fire Protection in Refineries - TENTHEDITION | en |
title | API RP 2001 | num |
type | standard | |
page | 91 | |
status | Active | |
tree | API - American Petroleum Institute:;2019 | |
contenttype | fulltext |