Eine Plattform für die Wissenschaft: Bauingenieurwesen, Architektur und Urbanistik
Eine Plattform für die Wissenschaft: Bauingenieurwesen, Architektur und Urbanistik
Recently, there has been increased awareness of the potential for internal fires in distillation equipment, especially in columns equipped with structured packing. An investigation of 56 incidents (involving columns with various suppliers' products) found that, indeed, the large majority of the fires involved columns packed with wire-gauze and sheet-metal structured packing. This article discusses the findings of that study (conducted by Koch-Glitsch) and provides guidance on how to prevent fires. It comes to the conclusion that there can be no substitute for careful evaluation of ventilation, entry and emergency response procedures. Operations and maintenance people must be properly trained and ready to respond at the first sign of problems to prevent major equipment damage or potential injury to plant personnel.
Recently, there has been increased awareness of the potential for internal fires in distillation equipment, especially in columns equipped with structured packing. An investigation of 56 incidents (involving columns with various suppliers' products) found that, indeed, the large majority of the fires involved columns packed with wire-gauze and sheet-metal structured packing. This article discusses the findings of that study (conducted by Koch-Glitsch) and provides guidance on how to prevent fires. It comes to the conclusion that there can be no substitute for careful evaluation of ventilation, entry and emergency response procedures. Operations and maintenance people must be properly trained and ready to respond at the first sign of problems to prevent major equipment damage or potential injury to plant personnel.
Minimize the risk of fire during column maintenance
Minimierung des Brandrisikos während des Säulenbetriebs
CEP - Chemical Engineering Progress ; 99 ; 54-56
2003
3 Seiten, 2 Bilder, 4 Quellen
Aufsatz (Zeitschrift)
Englisch
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