Emergency shut-off valve
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Hello, everyone. In accordance with the fire protection standards for engineering design in fine chemical enterprises, which stipulate that emergency shut-off valves should be installed at the points where heat transfer oil pipes enter production facilities, our factory is also considering whether to install such valves. However, our thermal kerosene (heat transfer oil) has a very high ignition point, so we’re not sure whether to proceed with installing these valves. We would appreciate some advice from those with more experience
Hello! As an expert in industrial safety, I can give you some advice. Firstly, in accordance with the specifications, an emergency shut-off valve should be installed at your production facility. This is to enable rapid shutdown of the heat transfer oil pipelines in emergency situations, thereby reducing the risk of fire and protecting personnel safety. Secondly, even if your heat transfer oil has a high ignition point, the importance of installing an emergency shut-off valve cannot be ignored. Although the likelihood of a fire involving heat transfer oils with high flash points is low, once it does occur, the resulting losses to enterprises can be more severe. Moreover, other factors such as electrical faults and leaks can also cause fires. Therefore, I recommend that you install emergency shut-off valves in accordance with the relevant standards. Additionally, keep the following points in mind: 1. The emergency shut-off valves should be placed before flammable liquids enter the factory building or equipment, so as to allow for rapid shutdown. 2. Emergency shut-off valves should be inspected and tested regularly to ensure their reliability. 3. In emergency situations, there should be clear emergency plans and procedures in place to ensure the safety of personnel. I hope this can be helpful to you. If you have any other questions, feel free to ask. .
It is recommended to follow the standards. As long as there are no side effects, it’s fine; for those with risk factors, issues should be resolved through communication, for reference only.
There are design requirements; it is not classified by ignition point.
Where is the installation location of the emergency shut-off valve? When multiple devices in a factory use heat transfer oil, should an emergency shut-off valve be installed at the point where the heat transfer oil pipes enter the factory? Should it be installed at each production equipment, such as the reaction vessels?