Fire Safety for Storage Tanks

Introduction

Focuses on fire hazards and protection for hydrocarbon storage tanks.

Objectives

• Understand tank fire risks
• Apply protection systems
• Improve emergency response
• Reduce losses

Target Audience

Operations staff, fire engineers.

5-Day Scientific Program

Day 1: Tank Fire Hazards

• Tank types
• Fire scenarios
• Overfill risks
• Vapor space

Day 2: Tank Fire Protection

• Foam systems
• Cooling systems
• Detection
• Drainage

Day 3: Emergency Response

• Tank fire response
• Exposure protection
• Mutual aid concepts
• Safety zones

Day 4: Prevention Measures

• Inspection programs
• Overfill protection
• Maintenance
• Monitoring

Day 5: Case Studies

• Tank fire incidents
• Lessons learned
• Best practices
• Improvement actions