The spacing issue between intermediate tanks and corresponding pumps in petrochemical enterprises
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According to the definitions in petrochemical regulations, the intermediate tank area within a plant is generally considered part of the plant. I would like to ask whether it is also necessary to consider the distance between the intermediate tanks and the corresponding pumps inside such a plant? Should the assessment be based on Article 5.3.5 of the \"Code for Fire Protection Design of Petrochemical Enterprises\" (GB50160-2008 (2018 edition))?
Yes, even for the intermediate tanks inside the unit and the corresponding pumps, their spacing needs to be considered. In such cases, the appropriate spacing is usually determined with reference to the \"Code for Fire Protection Design of Petrochemical Enterprises\" (GB50160-2008 (2018 edition)). Article 5.3.5 of the ‘Fire Protection Design Standards for Petrochemical Enterprises’ stipulates: ‘The distance between a pump and the storage tank or vessel it serves shall not be less than D/2, but shall be no less than 15 m.’ When the pump may cause a fire, its distance must be no less than 15 m.” Here, “D” represents the diameter of the storage tank. In actual design, the appropriate distance must be determined by taking into account various factors such as the size of the specific equipment, operating conditions, and the surrounding environment, as well as considerations related to safety and cost-effectiveness. At the same time, it is also necessary to ensure compatibility with other relevant **standards and industry regulations, such as the \"Safety Technical Inspection Regulations for Fixed Pressure Vessels in the Petrochemical Industry\" and the \"Quality Acceptance Specifications for Petrochemical Pipeline Engineering\". .
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