Fire Protection System for Liquor Production Plant
Fire Protection System for Liquor Production Plant
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Can I know what type of fire protection system should we provide to protect liquor storage and blending tanks? Do you know of specific websites that I can visit to learn more about this matter?





RE: Fire Protection System for Liquor Production Plant
Regards
SToneCold
RE: Fire Protection System for Liquor Production Plant
RE: Fire Protection System for Liquor Production Plant
If your tank installation is to be in the USA, I would consult NFPA-30 as the definitive guideline. Be aware that the local fire protection autority may have additional requirements
The only proper and reasonable way to design a tank farm is to group the tank by thier "flammability" classification (see NFPA-30) and design dikes, nitrogen blanketing and fire protection systems to suit the group.....
Outside of the US.....who knows ????
Tell us more about the specific chemcals, volumes and flashpoints that you are considering..
regards
-MJC
RE: Fire Protection System for Liquor Production Plant
RE: Fire Protection System for Liquor Production Plant
The did blanket for explosion protection. I don't recall the LEL and O2 levels, but I don't think that you need to use straight nitrogen for blanketing.
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RE: Fire Protection System for Liquor Production Plant
At a PR rum distillery, a foam system was used:
http://www.puertoricosuppliers.com/frm/index.cfm
The Canadians use this:
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"Subsection 4.9.3.
Storage Tanks and Containers
Storage tanks, wooden vats, aging barrels, drums or containers used to store or process alcohol must be designed, fabricated and tested in accordance with good engineering practices to withstand the anticipated maximum operating pressure or temperature. Storage tanks used for ethyl alcohol may be steel or stainless steel (for purity).
Good engineering practices are provided in a guide recommended by The Distilled Spirits Council of the United States Inc., entitled "Recommended Fire Protection Practices for Distilled Spirits Beverage Facilities."
Since exposed steel supports do not have a 2 hour fire-resistance rating they require protection as do the timber supports for tanks. Automatic sprinklers have proven to be an effective means of achieving the required protection provided there is enough space under the tank to install them. "
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Oh, .......and gimmie a star
-MJC
The design of the normal and emergency venting should be such that accumulation of flammable vapours inside the building is prevented. New tank installations can achieve this by directing breather vents and emergency vents, equipped with flame arresters or pressure/vacuum valves, to the outside of the building.
If ventilation design principles are applied to the building ventilation, venting into the building space may be acceptable for existing installations. Such measures include, but are not limited to: installation of automatic sprinklers throughout the tank room and under any raised tanks greater than 1.2 metres in diameter; classification of electrical equipment and wiring according to the zone classifications of the "Canadian Electrical Code"; provision of adequate natural or mechanical ventilation meeting the objectives of Article 4.9.6.1.; and training of personnel in safe operating procedures.
RE: Fire Protection System for Liquor Production Plant
But never forget. When a tank containing alcohol gets on fire, better let it burn and cool the others.