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fixed and Floating Roof Storage Tanks
Floating Roof Tank is a kind of an atmospheric storage tank used for storing large amounts of petroleum products like condensate and crude oil. In additionally we can inform a floating roof tank is a storage tank with a flat roof that floats on the surface of the oil thus reducing evaporation to the minimum. It contains a cylindrical steel shell with an op…
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Properties of Petroleum Products
There are several physical properties exhibited by petroleum products which have a significant impact on their fire and explosion potential. These include the following: 1- Autoignition Temperature: Minimum temperature to which a fuel in air must be heated to start self-sustained combustion without a separate ignition source. This means …
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Railway Fire & Other Accidents
F ire on a running train is more catastrophic than on a stationary one, since fanning by winds helps spread the fire to other coaches. Moreover, passengers sometime jump out of a running train on fire resulting in increased casualties. In case of fire in running train, every railway staff available on the train or at the site shall immediately try and stop …
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White heat: Understanding and combating magnesium fires
Magnesium fires pose a formidable challenge, characterized by intense heat and volatile reactions. It’s essential for crews to be trained to tackle these hazardous incidents safely and effectively. What is a magnesium fire? A magnesium fire involves the ignition of magnesium metal, which burns at approximately 3,100 degrees C. Its white flame and its abilit…
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Fire Statistics in India
A s per the National Crime Records Bureau, about over 60 people die every day in India due to fire. Every year, about 25,000 persons die due to fires and related causes, in India. Women account for about 66% of those killed in fire accidents. Fire accounts for about 6% of the total deaths reported due to natural and unnatural causes. Bulk of the c…
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Complete List of NFPA Standards and Codes
NFPA 1 – Fire Code NFPA 2 – Hydrogen Technologies Code NFPA 3 – Standard for Commissioning of Fire Protection and Life Safety Systems NFPA 4 – Standard for Integrated Fire Protection and Life Safety System Testing NFPA 10 – Standard for Portable Fire Extinguishers NFPA 11 – Standard for Low-, Medium-, and High-Expansion Foam NFPA 11A – Standard for M…
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