Sunday, April 26th, 2009
LNG import terminals in the U.S. follow NFPA-59A and 49CFR193 standards for facility siting. As a part of the siting studies, LNG regasification facilities report thermal radiation exclusion zones and flammable vapor exclusion zones:
Flammable vapor hazard zones are based on a design spill from a single accidental source, usually a ...
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Sunday, April 5th, 2009
Process and portable building siting has attracted further interest following the BP Texas city incident. Because of the proximity of office buildings to chemical processes, it is likely that people inside of a building be subjected to higher risks from process hazards than outdoor personnel.
A facility siting study is used ...
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