Issues regarding the fire separation distance between oil and gas recovery systems and tank areas
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Hello, everyone! I’m facing a problem and need help. The product tank area of the petrochemical plant (for flammable liquids) is designed to have an oil and gas recovery system; this system is not applicable to the entire plant but is used for gas recovery within the tank area. It is located near the tanks. I would like to know what specifications should be followed regarding the fire separation distance from the tanks
If in accordance with petrochemical regulations, the oil and gas recovery unit is considered a process unit, then Article 4.2.12 shall apply. If in accordance with the oil depot regulations, the oil and gas recovery unit is classified as a Class A or B pump room, then Article 5.1.3 shall apply. The specific spacing depends on the size of the storage tank.