Survey of fire-protection systems at LNG facilities. Topical report, July-November 1990
The objectives of the study were to collect and analyze data relating to the types, costs, and operational problems of gas leak and fire detection devices and of fire prevention and suppression systems used at LNG facilities operating in the United States. Data from 39 LNG facilities, which accounted for 45% of the total U.S. storage capacity, were collected. The report provides information relating to equipment manufacturers, site applications, operational problems, initial installation costs, annual operational costs, and equipment lifetime. Equipment of interest included fixed gas leak, fire and cryogenic detection systems, water deluge and barrier systems, thermal radiation walls and protective coatings, and fixed high expansion foam, dry chemical, carbon dioxide and halon fire suppression systems. In addition, internal fire fighting capabilities were reviewed.
- Research Organization:
- Risk and Industrial Safety Consultants, Inc., Des Plaines, IL (United States)
- OSTI ID:
- 5596643
- Report Number(s):
- PB-91-184911/XAB; REPT-4015.7; CNN: GRI-5087-254-1575
- Resource Relation:
- Other Information: Sponsored by Gas Research Inst., Chicago, IL
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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