Fire separation distance for nitrogen compressors
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During the equipment layout process, fire protection codes specify the required fire separation distances for combustible gas compressors. However, are there any such distance requirements for non-combustible gas compressors, such as nitrogen compressors, whether with a power of less than 150 kW or more than 150 kW, in relation to storage tanks for flammable liquids (Class A or Class B) or other process equipment? I would be extremely grateful if the experts could offer some guidance. Thank you
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If there is no fire protection distance, then only the health protection distance remains.
The petrochemical regulations focus on the fire separation distances for facilities or plants that handle flammable and explosive gases, while the building codes focus on the fire separation distances for buildings. Nitrogen is non-flammable, so there is no need to consider fire separation distances.