What to do if a fire breaks out in the device
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1 What to do if a fire breaks out in a device? 2. Talk about the fire accidents you have encountered
Identify the type of fire and the cause of ignition, formulate appropriate measures, implement physical and energy isolation, and put people first
Determine the type of fire, as well as its location, area affected, fuel involved, and intensity; then shut down the equipment urgently, cut off the feed supply, and call the fire department! After dealing with these, the most important thing is to determine whether the situation is under control or not. If it is under control, take immediate action after shutting down the system to prevent secondary fires and safety accidents. If it is not under control, evacuate people as quickly as possible – saving lives is the top priority!
It is necessary to determine as soon as possible what type of fire it is – gas or liquid – because different materials require different methods for extinguishing them. Moreover, the approach to putting out a fire also varies depending on its intensity.
There is an existing emergency plan; just follow it.
If a fire breaks out in the facility, it’s important to stay calm. Calling the police is basically useless – firefighters don’t understand your process, so they will just come and watch what’s happening； Most ordinary fires are caused by flange leaks; there is positive pressure inside the pipelines. First, stop the operation and reduce the pressure (be careful with the rate of pressure reduction, and pay attention to instrument points, instrument wires, power cables, and flammable materials in the vicinity of the fire source). Use fire extinguishers to put out the flames first. Once the system pressure and the nitrogen pressure are roughly equal, introduce nitrogen to reduce the concentration of process gas, which will help to eliminate the source of the fire. After complete displacement, address any remaining issues ；
For such a serious incident, the factory must have emergency plans in place: front-line employees are required to detect the problem and report it promptly; it is then decided whether to use fire extinguishers based on the situation, and supervisors take emergency actions according to the conditions on site, while also reporting upward to decide whether external assistance is needed. . . . . There is a complete set of emergency plans
One night in the winter of 2015, while driving, a hydrogen leak occurred; the high temperature caused the gas to catch fire, producing blue flames. Feeding was immediately stopped, and a flare was used to relieve pressure, while steam was applied to extinguish the fire. The fire was put out in time, and fortunately, no further escalation of the incident occurred!
Cut off and isolate while providing rescue, and call the police at the same time. Can’t control it – evacuate quickly!