Firefighting
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Firefighting
This ebook describes the topic of firefighting in the process industries. Included are fire protection, firewater systems and firefighting media.
Most process facilities, either onshore or offshore, handle large quantities of highly flammable gases and liquids. No matter how well the equipment and piping is designed and no matter how effective the operating procedures and training may be there are times when large quantities of these materials are accidentally released. These flammable materials may then find a source of ignition resulting in an explosion or large fire. Hence it is important that all process facilities are provided with firefighting equipment and services, and that the workers at those facilities know how to respond when the worst happens.
Many of the actions that are taken to control a fire are also appropriate for controlling a leak of toxic materials. The toxic chemicals may release dangerous fumes or, if they are liquid, they may contaminate the water supply.
Table of Contents
Regulations and Standards
API 2021
NFPA 10
Fire Scenarios
Leak Sources
Types of Fire
Single Fire Concept
Radiant Heat
Fire Prevention
Release Prevention
Preventing Ignition
Fire Protection
Operating Response
Safety Instrumentation
Passive Fire Protection
Active Fire Protection
Firewater Systems
Firewater Supply
Firewater Pumps
Main Fire Pumps
Jockey Pumps
Firewater Distribution
Ring Main / Header
Capacity and Rates
Disposal of Firewater
Materials of Construction
Firewater Delivery
Hydrants
Fire Monitors
Sprays
Sprinklers
Water Fog Systems
Water Curtains
Deluge Systems
Testing
Other Firefighting Media
Halons
Steam
Foam
Carbon Dioxide
Inergen
Earth-Moving Equipment
Portable Fire Extinguishers
Water Extinguishers
Carbon Dioxide Extinguishers
Dry Chemical Extinguishers
Organization and Training
First Response Team
Communications
Firefighting Vehicles
Fire Training Ground
