METHOD & PROCESS PRINCIPLE
Protected storage supplies duty/standby fire pumps independent of normal process-water demand.
TANK FARM SYSTEMS
Firewater Storage Tanks & Ponds
Provides dedicated emergency water inventory at the required firewater demand and duration.
MAIN EQUIPMENT & PACKAGE LIMITS
API/NFPA tank or lined pond, suction arrangement, level monitoring, refill, frost/algae controls and access.
CRITICAL DESIGN INPUTS
Stored-fluid properties and classification, required working inventory/autonomy, receipt and dispatch rates, vapor pressure, temperature, corrosion, mixing/heating needs, site wind/seismic/geotechnical data, fire scenario and environmental rules. Firewater demand, duration, simultaneous scenarios, refill source and minimum usable inventory.
ENGINEERING DELIVERABLES
Design Basis, heat and material balance where applicable, PFD, P&ID, datasheets, line/equipment lists, layout and 3D interfaces, control and safeguarding documents, inspection plan, operating and commissioning procedures.
AUTOMATION, SAFETY & HSE
Hazard review, alarms and interlocks, relief/vent/drain philosophy, hazardous-area classification, maintainable isolation, fire protection, emergency shutdown interfaces and environmental controls.
APPLICATIONS & PERFORMANCE BASIS
Refineries, tank farms, terminals and process plants.
CODES, STANDARDS & QUALITY BASIS
NFPA 22/20/24, API 650 where tank type applies, local fire authority and GOST fire-code requirements by jurisdiction.
CONTRACTUAL CODE BASIS
NFPA 22/20/24, API 650 where tank type applies, local fire authority and GOST fire-code requirements by jurisdiction.