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Wind speed for fire fighting Model

Wind speed for fire fighting Model

Wind speed for fire fighting Model

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Which wind speed (average or maximum)will considered for model an oil terminal fire fighting system.What is the limit of wind speed to be considered.

RE: Wind speed for fire fighting Model

I would be inclined to use the maximum wind speed which has been recorded historically for fifty (50) years at the location of the plant.  For a measure of comfort, I would then use an additional ten (10) percent.

This would represent the worst case scenario in your model and drive the design to handle for maximum loads.

Just my two (2) cents worth.

Kenneth J Hueston, PEng
Principal
Sturni-Hueston Engineering Inc
Edmonton, Alberta Canada

RE: Wind speed for fire fighting Model

I'd have thought your insurance company would have an opinion on the matter.

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RE: Wind speed for fire fighting Model

Worst case has to be rotor wash from news helicopters.

Mike Halloran
Pembroke Pines, FL, USA

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