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    FIRE PROTECTION IN REFINERIES

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Superseded date:  20-07-2019

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  01-01-2012

    Publisher:  American Petroleum Institute

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    1 Purpose and Scope
    2 Normative References
    3 Terms and Definitions
    4 Chemistry and Physics of Fire - Special
       Considerations
    5 Fire Considerations in Refinery Design
    6 Fire Control and Extinguishing Equipment
    7 Operating Practices
    8 Maintenance Procedures
    9 Emergency Response Organization
    10 Training for Firefighting
    11 Prefire Incident Planning
    Annex A (informative) - Chemistry and Physics of Fire
    Annex B (informative) - Cold Weather Hazards, Winterizing,
            and Freeze Protection
    Annex C (informative) - Conversion Factors
    Bibliography

    Abstract - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    Gives better understanding of refinery fire protection and the steps needed to promote the safe storage, handling, and processing of petroleum and petroleum products in refineries.

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    Document Type Standard
    Publisher American Petroleum Institute
    Status Superseded
    Superseded By
    Supersedes

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    NFPA 87 : 2018 FLUID HEATERS
    API MPM CH16.2 : 1994 : R2012 MANUAL OF PETROLEUM MEASUREMENT STANDARDS - CHAPTER 16 - MEASUREMENT OF HYDROCARBON FLUIDS BY WEIGHT OR MASS - SECTION 2 - MASS MEASUREMENT OF LIQUID HYDROCARBONS IN VERTICAL CYLINDRICAL STORAGE TANKS BY HYDROSTATIC TANK GAUGING
    API MPM CH16.2 : 1994 : R2007 MANUAL OF PETROLEUM MEASUREMENT STANDARDS - CHAPTER 16 - MEASUREMENT OF HYDROCARBON FLUIDS BY WEIGHT OR MASS - SECTION 2 - MASS MEASUREMENT OF LIQUID HYDROCARBONS IN VERTICAL CYLINDRICAL STORAGE TANKS BY HYDROSTATIC TANK GAUGING
    API RP 2023 : 2001( R2006) GUIDE FOR SAFE STORAGE AND HANDLING OF HEATED PETROLEUM-DERIVED ASPHALT PRODUCTS AND CRUDE-OIL RESIDUA
    API 2218 : 2013 FIREPROOFING PRACTICES IN PETROLEUM AND PETROCHEMICAL PROCESSING PLANTS
    API 2023:2001 GUIDE FOR SAFE STORAGE AND HANDLING OF HEATED PETROLEUM-DERIVED ASPHALT PRODUCTS AND CRUDE-OIL RESIDUA
    API 2610 : 2005 : R2010 DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, OPERATION, MAINTENANCE, AND INSPECTION OF TERMINAL AND TANK FACILITIES
    API 540 : 1999 : R2006 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS IN PETROLEUM PROCESSING PLANTS
    ICC 2012 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE : 2012 INTERNATIONAL FIRE CODE
    ICC IFC CODE & COMMENTARY VOLUME 1 & 2 : 2015 IFC® Code and Commentary
    API RP 2021 : 2001 MANAGEMENT OF ATMOSPHERIC STORAGE TANK FIRES
    API 2021 : 2001 : R2006 MANAGEMENT OF ATMOSPHERIC STORAGE TANK FIRES
    API MPM CH16.2:1994 MANUAL OF PETROLEUM MEASUREMENT STANDARDS - CHAPTER 16 - MEASUREMENT OF HYDROCARBON FLUIDS BY WEIGHT OR MASS - SECTION 2 - MASS MEASUREMENT OF LIQUID HYDROCARBONS IN VERTICAL CYLINDRICAL STORAGE TANKS BY HYDROSTATIC TANK GAUGING
    API 540:1999 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS IN PETROLEUM PROCESSING PLANTS
    API 2610:2005 DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, OPERATION, MAINTENANCE, AND INSPECTION OF TERMINAL AND TANK FACILITIES
    EI 1540 : 2014 DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, COMMISSIONING, MAINTENANCE AND TESTING OF AVIATION FUELLING FACILITIES
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    API 574 : 2016 INSPECTION PRACTICES FOR PIPING SYSTEM COMPONENTS
    API 2021 : 2001 : R2015 MANAGEMENT OF ATMOSPHERIC STORAGE TANK FIRES
    API MPM CH16.2 : 1994(R2017) MANUAL OF PETROLEUM MEASUREMENT STANDARDS - CHAPTER 16 - MEASUREMENT OF HYDROCARBON FLUIDS BY WEIGHT OR MASS - SECTION 2 - MASS MEASUREMENT OF LIQUID HYDROCARBONS IN VERTICAL CYLINDRICAL STORAGE TANKS BY HYDROSTATIC TANK GAUGING

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    NFPA 58 : 2017 LIQUEFIED PETROLEUM GAS CODE
    ASME B31.1 : 2016 POWER PIPING
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    ASME PV CODE 2 SET : 2013 ASME BOILER AND PRESSURE VESSEL CODE (BPVC) - MATERIALS (SET)
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    API 620 : 2013 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF LARGE, WELDED, LOW-PRESSURE STORAGE TANKS
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    ASME B31.5 : 2016 REFRIGERATION PIPING AND HEAT TRANSFER COMPONENTS
    API 2217A : 2009 SAFE WORK IN INERT CONFINED SPACES IN THE PETROLEUM AND PETROCHEMICAL INDUSTRIES
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    API 537 : 2017 FLARE DETAILS FOR PETROLEUM, PETROCHEMICAL, AND NATURAL GAS INDUSTRIES
    NFPA 12A : 2015 HALON 1301 FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS
    API 2220 : 2011 CONTRACTOR SAFETY PERFORMANCE PROCESS
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    API 752 : 2009 MANAGEMENT OF HAZARDS ASSOCIATED WITH LOCATION OF PROCESS PLANT PERMANENT BUILDINGS
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    NFPA 20 : 2016 INSTALLATION OF STATIONARY PUMPS FOR FIRE PROTECTION
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