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The overall layout issue for the 10,000 m³ styrene storage tank area

2012-06-19View Original

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The design requirements are as follows: This design is for the safety assessment of a 10,000 m³ chemical storage tank area. This tank farm is located in the northwest corner of a large chemical plant on the outskirts of a city; the area is flat with a clear view, and there are no residential areas surrounding it. The prevailing wind direction in this area is from the southeast throughout the year. The entire tank farm includes storage tanks, pump stations, as well as supporting utilities such as water supply and drainage, power supply, fire protection, and sewage disposal. There are 5 storage tanks in the chemical storage tank area. These include 5×2000m³ styrene storage tanks. 1. Develop a general layout for the chemical storage area, focusing on the placement of storage tanks, fire separation distances, fire access routes, determination of fire protection requirements, and the design of fire dikes for the storage area. 2. Determine the location of the fire water tank, its capacity, as well as the safety design for fire protection equipment and facilities, based on the general layout and the conditions of the tank area. Such as the selection of fire protection systems, the design of fire water supply systems, and the choice of fire extinguishing equipment. Give some advice and ideas.
Reply #22012-06-19
If these are the only conditions, I’m afraid it won’t be enough. Things like the exact size of this plot of land, whether to include a loading platform, the type of storage tanks, whether to install refrigeration facilities, and if not, whether a cold source will be provided elsewhere. Wait
Reply #32012-06-20
These are the overall requirements; there is no limit on the area of the plant site. For the rest, you need to look up relevant information on your own and decide on the type and model of storage tanks, as well as the safety accessories required. Is a cold circulation system necessary? Could you give some guidance? For example, take a vertical tank with a floating roof, with a diameter of 14 and a height of 15, as an example. It’s hard to know where to start just because there are no restrictions.

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