Flammable liquids storage

Minimum recommended spacing distances Flammable liquids Storage of Elammable Liquids in Tanks (HSE, HSG 176) Storage of Elammable Liquids in Containers (HSE, HSG 51) Storage of Highly Elammable Liquids (HSE, CS2) Highly Elammable Materials on Construction Sites (HSE, HSG 3) Storage of Elammable Liquids in Eixed Tanks, up to 10 000 m Total Capacity (HSE, HSG 50)... 

FIGURE 5.1 Flammable Liquid Storage Tank P ID (from Ozog, 1985). 

FIGURE 5.2. Fault Tree Analysis of Flammable Liquid Storage Tank. 204... 

Halogenated extinguishing systems-This system can be used to protect flammable liquid storage and processing units. It is used with caution since, in the appropriate concentration, the products of decomposition are... 

Filling, emptying of flammable liquids Storage of flammable liquids in old containers 0.25... 

Where enclosed spaces may produce overpressures blow out panels or walls are provided to relieve the pressure forces. The connections of the panel are specified at a lower strength that normal panels so it will fail at the lower level and relieve the pressures. Similarly, combustible or flammable liquid storage tanks are provided with weak roof to shell seams so that in case of an internal explosion, the built-up pressure is relieved by blowing off the roof and the entire tank does not collapse. 

Small quantities [1 gal (4 I) or less] of flammable or combustible paints, solvents, or cleaning materials, including aerosol cans, should be stored in approved flammable liquid storage cabinets. Large quantities [more than 1 gal (4 I)] of these materials should be stored in separate, remote, or fire-rated... 

Water mist systems are intended for rapid suppression of fires using water discharged into completely enclosed limited volume spaces. Water mist systems are desirable for spaces where the amount of water that can be stored or that can be discharged is limited. In addition, their application and effectiveness for flammable liquid storage facilities and electrical equipment spaces continues to be investigated with optimistic results. Water mist systems are also used for gas turbine enclosure protection. 

Flammable liquid storage vessels that exceed 20,000 gal (80,000 I). 

Approved flammable storage cabinets should be used for flammable liquid storage. 

You may store 20 gallons of flammable liquids per 100 sq.ft, in a properly fire separated lab. The maximum allowable quantity for flammable liquid storage in any size lab is not to exceed 120 gallons. 

Diking is a common industry practice for spill retention around flammable liquid storage vessels. Regulations and codes require that exclusion zones be placed between storage vessels to maintain the structural integrity of nearby vessels or process equipment in the event of a fire within the dike (Welker, 1987). Studies of flammable vapor boiloff rates as a function of dike design have been used in the natural gas industry to evaluate optimal materials of construction (Arthur D. Little, Inc., 1974). In recent... 

Do not store paper, cardboard, or other combustible material in or on a flammable liquid storage cabinet. 

Local population density and sensitivity, land use and environmental considerations should play an important role in the decision to build, use or continue operation of a warehouse for chemical storage. Local conditions such as high population density, nearby schools or hospitals, or highly sensitive plant and animal species can magnify the problems associated with a chemical release. Natural perils such as earthquakes, floods and hurricanes should be considered as they may precipitate chemical releases. Exposure from nearby industries, such as warehouses, flammable liquid storage or processing facilities should be evaluated. Additionally, the potential for riot and civil commotion, the adequacy of emergency responders, and the adequacy and reliability of utilities such as electricity and water supply should also be addressed. 

Provision of panic-type hardware on doors at locations requiring rapid evacuation under emergency conditions, such as from a flammable liquid storage room. 

STORAGE Handle and store under nitrogen outside or detached storage is preferred, inside storage should be in a standard flammable liquids storage warehouse, room or cabinet. 

STORAGE Bond and ground containers when transferring liquid keep container tightly closed store in a cool, dry, well ventilated, flammable liquid storage area. 

DISPOSAL AND STORAGE METHODS store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated location separate from other reactive hazards, inside should be in a standard flammable liquids storage room or cabinet store bulk quantities in detached tanks provided with refrigeration and inert gas cover for small quantities absorb on paper towels, if in liquid form evaporate in safe place, then... 

DISPOSAL AND STORAGE METHODS absorb on vermiculite and bum in open in cinerator addition of KMn04 will break down to acid, which can be routed to sewage treatmen plant outside storage preferred inside storage should be in a standard flammable liquids storag room or cabinet separate from oxidizing materials, peroxides, acids, and alkalies. 

DISPOSAL AND STORAGE METHODS manage whatever cannot be saved for recovery or recycling in an appropriate and approved waste disposal facility dispose of container and unused contents in accordance with federal, state and local requirements store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated location outside storage is preferred inside storage should be in a standard flammable liquid storage room or cabinet use explosion-proof electrical equipment and lighting ... 

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