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Protection for Condensate Storage Tanks

Protection for Condensate Storage Tanks

Protection for Condensate Storage Tanks

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Dear All,

I am trying to design the protection system for a condensate storage area. There are 4 tanks with bunds. We have provided a rim seal foam system. According to the client Fire Protection Manual, exposure protection for the adjacent tanks is required in the event of a fire on one tank. The fire in my opinion can be of 2 types 1- Rim seal fire, in the event of which, would we need monitor coverage for the walls of the tank? Or adjacent tanks? 2- Fire on the tank/ in bund, in case of which I can understand that monitor coverage will be required for the adjacent tank, I think for atleast 25% of each tanks surface that are adjacent to the burning one, as that appraoch correct? Do we actually need monitors with a rim seal system even if the tanks are spaced such that there is adequate space? Can a rim seal fire affect the adjacent tanks? Can the wall buckle in case of a rim seal fire?
The monitors would need to be placed with in the bunds, I am aware that that is not good practice but with out doing so we can not reach the tanks so they have to be remote control or self oscillating type.
Would appreciate anyones input....Thanks

RE: Protection for Condensate Storage Tanks

(OP)
Many thanks Qalander that is very helpful.

Regards.

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