FORESTALL FIRE AND EXPLOSION HAZARDS FROM LIQUIDS Understand the factors that lead to risk and the available mitigation options

摘要

MANY PROCESS plants handle flammable liquids.Sometimes,the vapor of such a liquid forms a flammable concentration inside process equipment and,sometimes,even outside that equipment.This can pose risk of fire,flash fire or,if the vapor resides within a vessel or a building,explosion.All cases in which flammable vapors occur demand special study and precautions to control this risk to ensure the safety of people,plant,community and your business.In this article,we'll look at how the properties of volatile liquids influence fire and explosion risk,and how developing a”basis of safety”can mitigate this risk.We'll specifically consider the techniques available for risk reduction through vapor control,use of inert gas,ignition source control,and explosion protection-and the importance of effective implementation and upkeep of safety measures.