Fire extinguishers processing facilities

In the majority of applications in processing facilities handling flammable gases or liquids, or liquefied flammable gases, fixed water-based fire protection systems will control, but not extinguish, the fire. Foam-water sprinkler systems are an alternative to water sprinkler systems. Both water and foam-water sprinkler systems are discussed in Chapter 7. 

Since control rooms are normally constantly manned, it is considered unlikely that a fire could progress undetected to a hazardous size. Fixed fire protection systems, whether manually or automatically activated, are seldom installed in control rooms of processing facilities, mainly due to the fact that they are normally constantly manned. As such, it is considered unlikely that any fire that does occur would progress undetected to a size that cannot be extinguished by manual intervention (fire extinguishers, hose reel, etc.). 

Bromine (from the Greek bromos for stench ) has found applications in flue gas desulfurization [106], in the design for a large-scale electrical power storage facility [107], in many flame retardants, for fire extinguishers, and in pharmaceuticals. Electrobromination processes have been employed directly and indirectly, and bromates are produced [108] and detected [109] electrochemically. Perbro-mates when compared to perchlorates and periodates are chemically very unstable. A summary of redox states, standard potentials in acidic aqueous media, and typical applications is shown in Scheme 3. 

Safety, Health, and Environment courses for process technicians deal with items such as personal protective equipment, hazard communication, permit systems, fire extinguishers, hazardous materials and emergency response, following procedures, general safety rules, and equipment and operation hazards. Safety training is designed to keep employees safe and productive, protect the community and environment, and protect equipment and physical facilities. 

Portable fire extinguishers should be positioned in all process facility areas so that the travel distance to any extinguisher is 15 m (50 ft) or less. They are generally sited on the main walkways or exits from an area, near the high hazard itself and near other emergency devices. They are mounted... 

If normal clothing catches fire, it will continue to bum even if the ignition source is removed or if the affected worker moves away from the fire. Flame-resistant material self-extinguishes on removal of the ignition source. Clothing made of flame-resistant material is known as flame-resistant clothing (FRC), which will not continue to bum in such situations, nor will it melt like some synthetic fabrics. It is used to make coveralls, lab coats, and fire hoods, and is now routinely worn by workers on process facilities at all times. It is also worn by workers who come in contact with energized electrical equipment. 

National Fire Codes, Vol. 1, Flammable Liquids Vol. 2, Gases Vol. 4, Building Construction and Facilities, Vol. 5, Electrical, Vol. 6, Sprinklers, Fire Pumps, and Water Tanks, Vol. 7, Alarm and Special Extinguishing Systems, Vol. 8, Portable and Manual Fire Control Equipment, Vol. 9, Occupancy Standards and Process Hazards, National Fire Protection Association, Boston, 1964-1965. 

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