Directed deluge system designs and determination of the effectiveness of the currently recommended minimum deluge rate for the protection of LPG tanks

Journal of Loss Prevention in the Process Industries

Volumn 17, Issue 2, 2004, Pages 103-109

  Roberts, T A ^a  

^a HEALTH AND SAFETY LABORATORY   (United Kingdom)

Author keywords

Directed water deluge; Fire protection; Jet fires; LPG; Propane

Indexed keywords

FAILURE ANALYSIS; FIRE PROTECTION; HEALTH RISKS; JETS; LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS; RESEARCH LABORATORIES; TANKS (CONTAINERS);

JET FIRES; POOL FIRES;

ACCIDENT PREVENTION;

DESIGN; FIRE FIGHTING; LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS; PROPANE; STORAGE TANK;

EID: 0842322904     PISSN: 09504230     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.jlp.2003.10.005     Document Type: Article

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