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Safety of liquefied-gas plants (butane and propane). Practical guide.

Sécurité des installations de gaz liquéfié (butane et propane). Guide pratique.

Author(s) : FISCHER K. H., OTT R. J., SCHELLER F., GROS P.

Type of article: Periodical article

Summary

The main dangers in the storage and utilization of these gases are leakage at the liquid and/or gaseous states, and incomplete combustion. The main resultant risks are fires, explosions, poisoning, cold burns and asphyxia. This booklet reviews the properties of these gases and the risks in plants. It then details the measures applying to design, equipment and implementation of this type of plant, the rules to be observed during operation and maintenance, and the measures to be taken in case of gas leakage with or without fire.

Details

  • Original title: Sécurité des installations de gaz liquéfié (butane et propane). Guide pratique.
  • Record ID : 1994-2633
  • Languages: French
  • Subject: Regulation
  • Source: ISSA Prev. Ser. - n. 2004(F)
  • Publication date: 1992
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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