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Page 1: Lastfire Report

LASTFIRELASTFIRE

Large Atmospheric Storage Tank FiresLarge Atmospheric Storage Tank FiresLarge Atmospheric Storage Tank Fires

Summary/UpdateSummary/UpdateNovember 2001November 2001

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IndependentIndependent

Fire Hazard ManagementFire Hazard Management

ConsultantsConsultants

0

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0

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InIn--House Experience & ExpertiseHouse Experience & Expertise•Hands-on Emergency Incident Experience

•Fire Science Knowledge

•Fire Research

•Fire Systems Operational Knowledge

•Fire Systems Engineering

•International Standards Committee members

•Qualified Trainers

•Fire Effects Modelling

•Comprehensive Applications Expertise

•Process Knowledge

•QRA/HAZID/HAZOPs

•AutoCAD Capability/Hydraulic Calculations

•Emergency Exercise Management

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Experience in more than

40 countries

Experience in more than

40 countries

Temperate

Polar

Desert Tropical

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LASTFIRELASTFIRE

Large Atmospheric Storage Tank FiresLarge Atmospheric Storage Tank FiresLarge Atmospheric Storage Tank Fires

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PROJECT SPONSORSPROJECT SPONSORS

�� Agip PetroliAgip Petroli

�� BPBP

�� ConocoConoco

�� DEADEA

�� ElfElf

�� ExxonExxon

�� MOLMOL

�� MobilMobil

�� OMVOMV

�� PetroFinaPetroFina

�� RepsolRepsol

�� SaudiSaudi AramcoAramco

�� ShellShell

�� TotalTotal

�� VebaVeba

�� WRGWRG

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PROJECT STRUCTUREPROJECT STRUCTURELASTFIRELASTFIRE

Sponsors’

Steering Group

External Information Sources

Operators

Tank Builders

Seal Manufacturers

Detection Suppliers

Protection Suppliers

Fire Fighters

Legislators

Insurers

Project

Working Group

Project

Co-ordinator

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OBJECTIVESOBJECTIVES

�� Determine current levels of riskDetermine current levels of risk

�� Establish Design & Establish Design & OperationalOperationalPractice & make knowledge available Practice & make knowledge available throughout industrythroughout industry

�� Establish techniques to determine siteEstablish techniques to determine site--specific levels of risk and identify specific levels of risk and identify appropriate & costappropriate & cost--effective risk effective risk reduction measuresreduction measures

LASTFIRELASTFIRE

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FIRE HAZARD MANAGEMENTFIRE HAZARD MANAGEMENT

Fire

Scenario

Analysis

Incident DescriptionsIncident Descriptions

CONSEQUENCESCONSEQUENCES

Life SafetyLife Safety

EnvironmentEnvironment

Business InterruptionBusiness Interruption

Asset ValueAsset Value

Other IssuesOther Issues

HAZOPHAZOPHAZOPHAZOPHAZOPHAZOPHAZOPHAZOP

QRAQRAQRAQRAQRAQRAQRAQRA

INCIDENT EXPERIENCEINCIDENT EXPERIENCEINCIDENT EXPERIENCEINCIDENT EXPERIENCEINCIDENT EXPERIENCEINCIDENT EXPERIENCEINCIDENT EXPERIENCEINCIDENT EXPERIENCE

Ignition SourcesIgnition Sources

Hazardous MaterialsHazardous Materials

Compare Risk

Reduction

Options

FIRE ENGINEERINGFIRE ENGINEERINGFIRE ENGINEERINGFIRE ENGINEERINGFIRE ENGINEERINGFIRE ENGINEERINGFIRE ENGINEERINGFIRE ENGINEERING

FIRE MODELLINGFIRE MODELLINGFIRE MODELLINGFIRE MODELLINGFIRE MODELLINGFIRE MODELLINGFIRE MODELLINGFIRE MODELLING

COST BENEFIT ANALYSISCOST BENEFIT ANALYSISCOST BENEFIT ANALYSISCOST BENEFIT ANALYSISCOST BENEFIT ANALYSISCOST BENEFIT ANALYSISCOST BENEFIT ANALYSISCOST BENEFIT ANALYSIS

Evaluate AlternativeEvaluate Alternative

Prevention, ProtectionPrevention, Protection

& Mitigation Measures & Mitigation Measures

Define

FHM

Policy

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FormalisationFormalisation

LegislationLegislation

Implement

DESIGN STANDARDSDESIGN STANDARDSDESIGN STANDARDSDESIGN STANDARDSDESIGN STANDARDSDESIGN STANDARDSDESIGN STANDARDSDESIGN STANDARDS

CODES OF PRACTICECODES OF PRACTICECODES OF PRACTICECODES OF PRACTICECODES OF PRACTICECODES OF PRACTICECODES OF PRACTICECODES OF PRACTICE

Equipment MaintenanceEquipment Maintenance

PreplanningPreplanning

ExercisesExercises

Fire TrainingFire Training

UpdateUpdate

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BRAINSTORMING MEETINGSBRAINSTORMING MEETINGS

�� FirefightersFirefighters

�� Tank BuildersTank Builders

�� Seal Seal

ManufacturersManufacturers

�� OperatorsOperators

�� Risk AnalystsRisk Analysts

�� Detection SuppliersDetection Suppliers

�� Protection SuppliersProtection Suppliers

�� ExtinguishantExtinguishant

SuppliersSuppliers

�� InsurersInsurers

�� LegislatorsLegislators

LASTFIRELASTFIRE

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PROJECT DELIVERABLESPROJECT DELIVERABLESLASTFIRELASTFIRE

Fire

Scenario

Analysis

Compare Risk

Reduction

Options

Define

FHM

Policy

Implement

Incident

Frequency

Survey

Direct inputDirect input

Indirect inputIndirect input

Escalation

Mechanism

Analysis

Risk

Reduction

Options

Foam

Review

Risk Workbook

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��Fires in open top floating roof tanks should Fires in open top floating roof tanks should

not represent major risk to life safety or the not represent major risk to life safety or the

environment if managed toenvironment if managed to preplannedpreplanned

strategystrategy

��Most cost effective risk reduction is good Most cost effective risk reduction is good

fire related inspection & maintenancefire related inspection & maintenance

��Prescriptive requirements cannot be Prescriptive requirements cannot be

universally applieduniversally applied

��Site specific risk based policies should be Site specific risk based policies should be

developeddeveloped

LASTFIRELASTFIRE MAIN PROJECT CONCLUSIONSMAIN PROJECT CONCLUSIONS

Slide 1 of 4Slide 1 of 4

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MAIN PROJECT CONCLUSIONSMAIN PROJECT CONCLUSIONS

Slide 2 of 4Slide 2 of 4

��Fire incident probability & associated risk Fire incident probability & associated risk

is relatively lowis relatively low

��RimsealRimseal fires are most common scenario. fires are most common scenario.

They are unlikely to escalate to full surface They are unlikely to escalate to full surface

fires in well maintained tanksfires in well maintained tanks

��Lightning is most common ignition sourceLightning is most common ignition source

��Correlations betweenCorrelations between rimsealrimseal fire fire

frequency & thunderstorm frequency have frequency & thunderstorm frequency have

been developed. Typical frequency for been developed. Typical frequency for

Northern Europe sites is 1x10Northern Europe sites is 1x10--33/tank year/tank year

LASTFIRELASTFIRE

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MAIN PROJECT CONCLUSIONSMAIN PROJECT CONCLUSIONS

Slide 3 of 4Slide 3 of 4

��Generic event frequencies for fires other Generic event frequencies for fires other

thanthan rimsealrimseal fires are:fires are:--

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Fire TypeFire Type FrequencyFrequency

��Spill on roofSpill on roof 3x103x10--55/tank year/tank year

��Small bund fireSmall bund fire 9x109x10--55/tank year/tank year

��Large bund fireLarge bund fire 6x106x10--55/tank year/tank year

��Full surface fireFull surface fire 3x103x10--55/tank year/tank year

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MAIN PROJECT CONCLUSIONSMAIN PROJECT CONCLUSIONS

Slide 4 of 4Slide 4 of 4

��Detailed design of detection & protection Detailed design of detection & protection

systems is often incorrect due to lack of systems is often incorrect due to lack of

operational experience in design housesoperational experience in design houses

��Incident response strategies must be developed Incident response strategies must be developed

prior to incident with regular exercises & prior to incident with regular exercises &

trainingtraining

��FHM policies should be developed from site FHM policies should be developed from site

specific analysis, but risk reduction options most specific analysis, but risk reduction options most

likely to be cost effective are:likely to be cost effective are:--

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��Secondary sealsSecondary seals

��Fire retardantFire retardant rimsealrimseal materialmaterial

��Independent highIndependent high--high alarmhigh alarm

��Linear heat detectionLinear heat detection

��Extended dischargeExtended discharge rimsealrimseal foam systemfoam system

��Walkways allowing foam application by handlinesWalkways allowing foam application by handlines

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Rimseal Fire Spill on Roof Fire

Full Surface Fire

Bund Fire Pontoon Explosion

FLOATING ROOF TANK FIRE SCENARIOSFLOATING ROOF TANK FIRE SCENARIOS

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�� Data processed from 16 companiesData processed from 16 companies

�� Completed questionnaires received from 164 Completed questionnaires received from 164 sites in 36 countriessites in 36 countries

�� Data from 2420 tanks >40m diameter in use Data from 2420 tanks >40m diameter in use during 1981during 1981--19951995

�� Average age of tanks reviewed Average age of tanks reviewed -- 27.1 years27.1 years

�� Sample represented 33909 tank years of Sample represented 33909 tank years of operationoperation

PROJECT DATABASEPROJECT DATABASELASTFIRELASTFIRE

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SPILLS & INITIAL FIRE EVENTSSPILLS & INITIAL FIRE EVENTSLASTFIRELASTFIRE

Loss of containment Initial Fire Event

LASTFIRELASTFIRE

OntoOnto

roofroof

Sunken Sunken

roofroof

IntoInto

bundbundRimsealRimseal SmallSmall

bundbund

LargeLarge

bundbund

Spill Spill

on roofon roof

FullFull

surfacesurface

Number

of

Incidents

Frequency

5555

1.61.6

3737

1.11.1

9696

2.82.8

5555

1.61.6

33

0.090.09

22

0.060.06

11

0.030.03

11

0.030.03( x 10

-3

/tank year )

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Lightning

52

Not recordedHot work on live tank

12

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RIMSEAL FIRE IGNITIONRIMSEAL FIRE IGNITION

SOURCESSOURCES

Total = 55Total = 55

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Country/Country/

RegionRegionNigeria

Southern

Europe

Northern

Europe

North

AmericaVenezuela Thailand Singapore

Saudi

Arabia

Number

of

fires

Tank

years

Frequency( x 10-3/tank year )

Thunderstorm

days per year

77 1313 1515 99 22 33 22 11

333333 62476247 1526415264 46114611 159159 224224 10351035 33923392

2121 22 11 22 1313 1313 22 0.30.3

160160 3030 2020 4040 6060 7070 120120 1010

LASTFIRELASTFIRE

RIMSEAL FIRE FREQUENCYRIMSEAL FIRE FREQUENCY

BY AREABY AREA

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Total of 6 full surface fires during 4 incidents

☺ 1 escalation in 55 rim seal fires (Roof pontoons contained vapours and/or liquid)

☺ 1 escalation in 2 bund fires impinging on tank shell

☺ 1 escalation from a spill fire on the roof

☺ 1 full surface fire in 37 sunken roofs incidents

☺ Escalation to 2 downwind tanks in 1 full surface fire (Low boiling temperature fuel)

☺ 1 boilover in 6 full surface fires

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FULL SURFACE FIREFULL SURFACE FIRE

ANALYSISANALYSIS

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RISK REDUCTION OPTIONSRISK REDUCTION OPTIONSLASTFIRELASTFIRE

Options addressed:Options addressed:--

�� Tank & Bund Design & OperationTank & Bund Design & Operation

�� Incident DetectionIncident Detection

�� Fire Protection SystemsFire Protection Systems

�� Portable/Mobile Fire Fighting Portable/Mobile Fire Fighting

EquipmentEquipment

�� Fire Response StrategiesFire Response Strategies

Final options chosen should be based on siteFinal options chosen should be based on site--specific analysisspecific analysis

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RISK REDUCTION OPTIONSRISK REDUCTION OPTIONSLASTFIRELASTFIRE

Fire related Tank InspectionFire related Tank Inspection

�� Mechanical failureMechanical failure

�� Electrical fittingsElectrical fittings

�� Fire detection systemsFire detection systems

�� Fire protection systemsFire protection systems

�� Fire Fighting EquipmentFire Fighting Equipment

Ideally, via a weekly walkIdeally, via a weekly walk--round checklistround checklist

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RISK REDUCTION OPTIONSRISK REDUCTION OPTIONSLASTFIRELASTFIRE

Fire retardantFire retardant rimsealrimseal

Tank Roof

Fire retardantFire retardant rimsealrimseal

Fire containmentFire containment

Tank Roof

Non fire retardantNon fire retardant rimsealrimseal

Fire spreadFire spread

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RISK REDUCTION OPTIONSRISK REDUCTION OPTIONSLASTFIRELASTFIRE

Linear Heat DetectorLinear Heat Detector

End-of-linedevice

FIRE

FAULT

1 2 3 4 5 6

SYSTEMFAULT

ALARMSILENCED

SYSTEMHEALTHY

RESET SILENCEALARM

CONTROLENABLE

Linear Heat Detector

in rimseal area

Tank Roof

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RISK REDUCTION OPTIONSRISK REDUCTION OPTIONSLASTFIRELASTFIRE

Linear Heat DetectorLinear Heat Detector -- specification considerationsspecification considerations

��Environmental & Operating conditionsEnvironmental & Operating conditions

��Normally no zoning required on tankNormally no zoning required on tank

��Normally do not require backNormally do not require back--up detectorup detector

��Monitor for integrityMonitor for integrity

��Care with routing onto tank roofCare with routing onto tank roof

��Include additional length for easier repairInclude additional length for easier repair

��Include test mechanismInclude test mechanism

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Linear Heat DetectorLinear Heat Detector -- detector locationdetector location

Good location Good location -- detector close to top of sealdetector close to top of seal

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Linear Heat DetectorLinear Heat Detector -- detector locationdetector location

Poor location Poor location -- detector away from top of sealdetector away from top of seal

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RimsealRimseal Foam SystemsFoam Systems

Foam appliedFoam applied

toto

rimsealrimseal areaarea

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RimsealRimseal Protection SystemsProtection Systems

“One Shot Systems”

Limited application time

Maintenance issues

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RimsealRimseal Protection SystemsProtection Systems

Extended Discharge Systems

Longer application time

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RimsealRimseal Foam SystemsFoam Systems

Foam Concentrate Proportioning Systems Foam Concentrate Proportioning Systems

Fully Fixed System Semi Fixed System

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RISK REDUCTION OPTIONSRISK REDUCTION OPTIONSLASTFIRELASTFIRE

Foam Systems Foam Systems -- Specification considerationsSpecification considerations

�� Minimise system outlet blockage potentialMinimise system outlet blockage potential

�� Cohesive foam dischargeCohesive foam discharge

�� Foam dam higher than seal assemblyFoam dam higher than seal assembly

�� Drain holes in foam damDrain holes in foam dam

�� Hydrant outlets at top of tankHydrant outlets at top of tank

�� Ease of inspection/testingEase of inspection/testing

�� Correct proportioning at all possible flowsCorrect proportioning at all possible flows

�� Operator trainingOperator training

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RISK REDUCTIONRISK REDUCTIONLASTFIRELASTFIRE

PreplanningPreplanning

�� FormaliseFormalise

��Operator actionsOperator actions

��FirefighterFirefighter actionsactions

�� TrainingTraining

�� ExercisesExercises

�� Systems/Equipment maintenanceSystems/Equipment maintenance

�� UpdateUpdate

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Full Surface Fire Response

Options

•Burn Down

•System Application

•Monitor Attack

Full Surface Fire ResponseFull Surface Fire Response

OptionsOptions

••Burn DownBurn Down

••System ApplicationSystem Application

••Monitor AttackMonitor Attack

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Full Surface Fire ResponseFull Surface Fire ResponseFull Surface Fire Response

Pump-out and Controlled BurndownPump-out and Controlled Burndown

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Pump-out and Controlled Burndown

Example

•Shell, New Jersey

PumpPump--out and Controlled out and Controlled BurndownBurndown

ExampleExample

••Shell, New JerseyShell, New Jersey

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Note:Note:

Cooling monitors onlyCooling monitors only

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Note tank height!!!Note tank height!!!

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Pump-out and Controlled Burndown

Considerations• Smoke• Public Image

• Incident Duration

• Pump out capability• Spare tankage

• Flow rates

• Exposure Protection

• Boilover Potential

• Prior Acceptance by Authorities

PumpPump--out and Controlled out and Controlled BurndownBurndown

ConsiderationsConsiderations•• SmokeSmoke

•• Public ImagePublic Image

•• Incident DurationIncident Duration

•• Pump out capabilityPump out capability•• Spare Spare tankagetankage

•• Flow ratesFlow rates

•• Exposure ProtectionExposure Protection

•• BoiloverBoilover PotentialPotential

•• Prior Acceptance by AuthoritiesPrior Acceptance by Authorities

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Full Surface Foam SystemFull Surface Foam System

Full Surface Fire ResponseFull Surface Fire ResponseFull Surface Fire Response

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Full Surface Foam System

Example

•OMV, Austria

Full Surface Foam SystemFull Surface Foam System

ExampleExample

••OMV, AustriaOMV, Austria

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Full Surface Foam System

Considerations

•Manning Exposure Minimised

•Response Time Minimised

•Cost

•System Maintenance / Testing

•Reduced Flow Rates

•Foam Flow Issues if Tank > 60m

Full Surface Foam SystemFull Surface Foam System

ConsiderationsConsiderations

••Manning Exposure Manning Exposure MinimisedMinimised

••Response Time Response Time MinimisedMinimised

••CostCost

••System Maintenance / TestingSystem Maintenance / Testing

••Reduced Flow RatesReduced Flow Rates

••Foam Flow Issues if Tank > 60mFoam Flow Issues if Tank > 60m

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Full Surface Fire ResponseFull Surface Fire ResponseFull Surface Fire Response

Monitor ApplicationMonitor Application

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Monitor Attack

Examples

•Sunoco, Sarnia, Canada

•Orion, USA

Monitor AttackMonitor Attack

ExamplesExamples

••Sunoco, Sunoco, SarniaSarnia, Canada, Canada

••Orion, USAOrion, USA

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Monitor attack startedMonitor attack started

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83m diameter

Gasoline Fire

83m diameter

Gasoline Fire

Norco Fire, June 2001Norco Fire, June 2001

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Monitor AttackConsiderations

• Manning Requirements•Numbers

•Competencies

• Personnel Safety• Radiant heat

• Boilover

• Bund access / footing

• Logistics• Foam supply

• Water supply

• Allowance for Foam Losses (60%)

• Drainage Issues

Monitor AttackMonitor AttackConsiderationsConsiderations

•• Manning RequirementsManning Requirements••NumbersNumbers

••CompetenciesCompetencies

•• Personnel SafetyPersonnel Safety•• Radiant heatRadiant heat

•• BoiloverBoilover

•• Bund access / footingBund access / footing

•• LogisticsLogistics•• Foam supplyFoam supply

•• Water supplyWater supply

•• Allowance for Foam Losses (60%)Allowance for Foam Losses (60%)

•• Drainage IssuesDrainage Issues

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Full Surface Fire Response

OptionsWhatever one you choose

PREPLAN&

EXERCISE THE PREPLAN!!

Full Surface Fire ResponseFull Surface Fire Response

OptionsOptionsWhatever one you chooseWhatever one you choose

PREPLANPREPLAN&&

EXERCISE THE EXERCISE THE PREPLAN!!PREPLAN!!

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LASTFIRELASTFIRE

Large Atmospheric Storage Tank FiresLarge Atmospheric Storage Tank FiresLarge Atmospheric Storage Tank Fires

Follow-Up WorkFollow-Up Work

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Lightning Protection

of Floating Roof

Storage Tanks

Lightning Protection

of Floating Roof

Storage Tanks

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• Proprietary equipment no guarantee!

• Sparking at seals very likely• Shunts not usually effective

• Ensure earth lead effectiveness

• Proprietary equipment no guarantee!• Sparking at seals very likely• Shunts not usually effective

• Ensure earth lead effectiveness

Main Issues Main Issues

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Poor ShuntContact

Poor ShuntPoor Shunt

ContactContact

Good ShuntContact

Good ShuntGood Shunt

ContactContact

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Earth leads are important!Earth leads are important!

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Lightning

Protection

System

LightningLightning

ProtectionProtection

SystemSystem

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Risk WorkbookRisk Workbook

LASTFIRELASTFIRE

Large Atmospheric Storage Tank FiresLarge Atmospheric Storage Tank FiresLarge Atmospheric Storage Tank Fires

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ConsequencesX

Frequency Risk 1Risk 1Add FEHM measureAdd FEHM measure

ConsequencesX

Frequency Risk 2Risk 2

If If ( Risk 1 ( Risk 1 -- Risk 2 )Risk 2 ) > Cost of measure> Cost of measure,,

then cost benefit achievedthen cost benefit achieved

Risk WorkbookRisk Workbook

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RISK WORKBOOKRISK WORKBOOK

Cost Benefit AnalysisCost Benefit AnalysisLASTFIRELASTFIRE

A Risk Reduction OptionRisk Reduction Option is cost beneficial if :-

where:

CCwithoutwithout= Expected cost of incident without option in placeExpected cost of incident without option in place

CCwithwith= Expected cost of incident with option in placeExpected cost of incident with option in place

γγγγγγγγ withoutwithout = Expected statistical frequency of the initiating event if optionExpected statistical frequency of the initiating event if optionis not implementedis not implemented

γγγγγγγγ withwith= Expected statistical frequency of the initiating event if optionExpected statistical frequency of the initiating event if option

is implementedis implemented

PrPr = Probability that option will perform as requiredProbability that option will perform as requiredcontrolcontrol

(((( )))) (((( )))){{{{ }}}}CC CC controlcontrolwithoutwithout withoutwithout withwith withwith×××× ×××× ×××× >>>>γγγγγγγγ γγγγγγγγ PrPr Cost of Cost of implementaimplementa tiontion-

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An Easier Way….An Easier Way….

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• Now updated• Computerised version available• 4 analyses

• Rimseal Fire• Spill / Partial Surface Fire• Full Surface Fire• Bund Fire

• Database• Help / Advice

• Now updated• Computerised version available• 4 analyses

• Rimseal Fire• Spill / Partial Surface Fire• Full Surface Fire• Bund Fire

• Database• Help / Advice

Risk WorkbookRisk Workbook

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Risk Mitigation

Option Selection

Introduction

and

Guidance

Tank Identification

and Size

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Fighting Floating Roof Tank

Rimseal Fires

Fighting Floating Roof Tank

Rimseal Fires

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• Made by Fire-fighters for Fire-fighters

• Draws extensively from LASTFIRE Project knowledge

• Practical guide to fighting rimseal fires

• Fire-fighting strategies outlined

• Guidance on creating pre-fire plans forrimseal scenarios

• Made by Fire-fighters for Fire-fighters

• Draws extensively from LASTFIRE Project knowledge

• Practical guide to fighting rimseal fires

• Fire-fighting strategies outlined

• Guidance on creating pre-fire plans forrimseal scenarios

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Scenes from LASTFIREVideo - ‘Fighting FloatingRoof Tank Rimseal Fires’

Scenes from LASTFIREScenes from LASTFIRE

Video Video -- ‘Fighting Floating‘Fighting Floating

Roof Tank Roof Tank Rimseal Rimseal Fires’Fires’

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Foam Fire Test For

Storage Tank Fires

Foam Fire Test ForFoam Fire Test For

Storage Tank FiresStorage Tank Fires

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Comprehensive test specification developed

Foam fire test exclusively for tank application

Entirely relevant test:

Critical application rates

Realistic application methods

Realistic foam properties

Easily set-up

Adaptable to suit fireground needs

Proven to differentiate between foams

Foam Fire Test For Storage Tank

Fires

Foam Fire Test For Storage Tank Foam Fire Test For Storage Tank

FiresFires

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2.44m Diameter

Fire Test Pan

2.44m Diameter

Fire Test Pan

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RealisticApplicationMethods

RealisticFoam

Properties

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‘System’Application

‘System’Application

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Rapid Knockdown but Poor

Sealing Capability

Rapid Knockdown but Poor

Sealing Capability

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Excellent Burnback

Resistance

Excellent Burnback

Resistance

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Tank Firefighting

Workshop

Tank Firefighting

Workshop

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Tank Firefighting WorkshopTank Firefighting Workshop

ObjectivesObjectives

To provide general site familiarisation

To increase knowledge of tank fire scenarios

To review tank fire response strategy/tactics

Options

Strategies

To practice response tactics

Fire Training Ground

Tank Farm

To review plans for tank Fire Hazard Management

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Tank types and fire scenarios

Tank incident videos

Firefighting foam and foam systems

Tank Fire hazard management (FHM)

Protection/detection systems

Fire modelling

Preplanning

TankFire Response Tactics

Future Tank FHM

Tank Firefighting WorkshopTank Firefighting Workshop

Programme - Day 1Programme - Day 1

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Terminal Familiarisation

Exercise Overview and Safety Features

Training Ground – rimseal fire simulator

Tank Farm – response Exercise

Debrief

Tank Firefighting WorkshopTank Firefighting Workshop

Programme - Day 2Programme - Day 2

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On the Training

Ground

On the Training

Ground

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Rimseal FireFightingTactics

Rimseal FireFightingRimseal FireFighting

TacticsTactics

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Partial

CircumferenceRimseal Fire

Full

CircumferenceRimseal Fire

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2 Man Attack At All Times

Using Foam Extinguishers

2 Man Attack At All Times

Using Foam Extinguishers

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Rimseal Fire

Response

Simulator

Rimseal Rimseal FireFire

ResponseResponse

SimulatorSimulator

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Briefing SessionBriefing SessionBriefing Session

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Dry Chemical AttackDry Chemical AttackDry Chemical Attack

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Note Flashback!Note Flashback!Note Flashback!

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Handheld Foam ExtinguishersHandheld Foam ExtinguishersHandheld Foam Extinguishers

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Foam HandlineFoam Foam HandlineHandline

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Tank Farm –

Response Exercise

Tank Farm –

Response Exercise

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Exercise

Briefing

Exercise

Briefing

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Exercise

Briefing

Exercise

Briefing

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Water spray/cone willWater spray/cone will

allow team to access wind allow team to access wind

girder/walkway.girder/walkway.

Spray handlines may need Spray handlines may need

to move with team.to move with team.

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Avoid water diluting foam Avoid water diluting foam

stream or foam applicationstream or foam application

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More Information about LASTFIRE Deliverables

from:

Resource Protection InternationalLloyd Berkeley Place, Pebble Lane, Aylesbury, Bucks

HP20 2JH, UK

T: +44 (0) 1296 399311F: +44 (0) 1296 395669

e-mail: [email protected]

website: www.resprotint.co.uk