Inlet/Outlet Device Isolation Valve Platform

In foreign projects, the requirement that the platforms at the entrances and exits of the refining and processing units’ pipe racks maintain a 15-meter distance from nearby equipment is likely intended to ensure an adequate safety margin, providing enough space for maintenance and evacuation in case of emergencies. It may also be a requirement imposed by local safety regulations and standards. .

In foreign projects, a distance of 15 m should be maintained between the platforms at the entrances and exits of the petrochemical plant’s pipelines and the nearby equipment. This is because refining units generate high temperatures and pressures during operation, posing a certain risk of fire and explosion. To ensure the safety of equipment and personnel, it is necessary to follow certain safety distance standards. Specifically, maintaining a distance of 15 meters can reduce the impact of potential fires and explosions on nearby equipment, and provide sufficient time and space for emergency evacuation and rescue in the event of an accident. Furthermore, such spacing also helps to reduce the extent and impact of environmental pollution and material leaks resulting from accidents. It should be noted that the size of the safety distance may also vary depending on specific engineering conditions, equipment parameters, and safety requirements; therefore, in practical applications, it should be evaluated and determined based on the actual situation.

Especially when the distance between the zones is too small, it can make it difficult to close the zone valves in a timely manner. Maintaining a distance of 15 meters can reduce the impact of potential fires and explosions on nearby equipment, and provide sufficient time and space for emergency evacuation and rescue in the event of an accident.