LNG Fire Protection & Emergency Response
Published: 01 January, 2008
The 16th title in BP's Process Safety Series has been published by the Institution of Chemical Engineers.
"At last a book that explains how to deal effectively with real-life LNG emergency scenarios. It describes the latest fire fighting foam systems for responding to LNG spills and fires, and its recommendations are backed-up by new data from large-scale tests using realistic LNG storage and handling techniques", said Mike Willson, fire expert and foam product manager at Angus Fire, whose specialist fire fighting foam equipment features in the book.
The booklet, LNG Fire Protection & Emergency Response, has been written for fire and emergency responders; design and project engineers; facility operators; and safety professionals. It discusses the dangers of LNG as well as how special fire hazard management and emergency response measures should be implemented in the event of an LNG fire.
The title's recommendations are based on extensive testing of different types of foams and application techniques in a range of realistic LNG emergency scenarios. The tests were carried out at the new LNG testing and training facility developed by BP in collaboration with the Emergency Services Training Institute at Texas A&M University, USA.
The book includes sections on tanks, containment and spill control; jetties and marine facilities; passive fire protection; LNG, gas and fire detection; spill and fire control measures; emergency response plans; PPE; and codes and standards. Appendices include sections on LNG incidents and LNG road tanker incidents.
Priced at £32 ($64), the book can be purchased at www.icheme.org/shop, or by calling IChemE book sales on +44 (0) 1788 578214.
