Issues in the construction of storage facilities for liquid chlorine cylinders
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I need help. The company is discussing the construction of a storage warehouse for liquid chlorine cylinders. Due to space constraints, I’d like to ask if it’s possible to build it as a two-story structure
No. It is recommended to consult the relevant codes: “Safety Regulations for Chlorine”, “Code for Fire Protection Design of Buildings”, “Hygienic Standards for the Design of Industrial Enterprises”, etc.
The requirements are high, far exceeding those specified in the chlorine safety regulations. Two layers definitely won’t work; the basic requirements include being enclosed (including protective nets on the windows), having means for transporting items (forklifts are not recommended), as well as emergency response facilities, and so on. Is the reason for building a two-story structure the large volume of material required? For large volumes, it is recommended to design liquid chlorine storage tanks, and there are many regulatory guidelines to support this.
Double layers are not allowed; a single-girder crane of 2 tons or less can be installed. It is best not to include windows; indoor exhaust systems should be equipped with an emergency interlock mechanism, and direct exhaust is not allowed – the exhaust must pass through pipes to an adsorption tower. A hydrochloric acid spray curtain wall should be installed; the bottled goods storage area should also have emergency ponds, toxic gas detectors, and materials for dealing with leaks, among other things. {:9001:}
For transportation, a 3-ton vehicle should be chosen. 2 tons does not meet the requirements; no explanation needed. Look up the information by yourself.