【Haichuan Process Discussion】Summary and Discussion on Fire Separation Distances between RTO Incinerators and Various Enterprise Facilities
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The information below is sourced from the Internet for reference only and is intended for discussion purposes; experts in the field are welcome to provide corrections. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- The safety issues related to environmental protection equipment are always a priority, just as in the names of the internal departments responsible for safety in manufacturing companies – such as “Safety and Environment Department/Safety Section/SHE” – where the word “Safety” or “S” usually appears first, reflecting the principle of putting people first. Safety is the primary guarantee for all production activities. Regarding open-flame devices used in VOCs abatement equipment, such as RTOs, comprehensive consideration of safety is required throughout their design, production, installation, and operation. In particular, the fire separation distance between such RTO devices and various facilities within the enterprise is an issue that requires close attention, and it must be taken into account carefully before selecting a location for device installation.
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The Code for Fire Protection Design of Buildings (GB50016-2014) specifies the minimum fire separation distances between factories, warehouses, storage tanks, as well as areas where flammable materials are stored, and locations with open flames or sparks (such as RTO burners). The fire separation distance between RTO burners and factories classified as Category A or B should not be less than 30 meters.
This post was last edited by Desert Fish on 2018-11-13 at 15:05; the fire separation distance from Class A warehouses must be at least 25 meters
The fire separation distance from Class A, B, and C liquid storage tanks should be at least 25 m
The fire protection distance from wet combustible gas storage tanks should be at least 20 m
The fire protection distance from wet oxygen storage tanks should be at least 25 m
The fire separation distance from combustible material storage areas must be at least 12.5 m.
Of course, where industry standards exist, those standards should be followed. For example, the \"Code for Fire Protection Design of Petrochemical Enterprises GB50160-2008\" sets clear requirements regarding fire separation distances in this industry:
This post was last edited by bfdlwolf on 2018-11-13 at 15:20. The “RTO incinerator” can have its fire protection spacing determined in accordance with the provisions for “open-flame equipment” in the Petrochemical Industry Design Fire Protection Code (GB 50160-2008), as specified in Table 5.2.1. Regarding open-flame equipment, GB50160 defines it as heating equipment and waste gas incineration equipment whose combustion chamber is connected to the atmosphere, and in which flames are exposed under abnormal conditions.