16. Auto-ignition Temperature: A fuel - air mixture can ignite without the introduction of an ignition source. The minimum auto-ignition temperature is the lowest temperature at which the fuel vapours spontaneously ignite.
17. Minimum Ignition Energy: The minimum amount of energy supplied that is needed for combustion is the minimum ignition energy.
30. Foam System - The system may be considered for protection of floating roof tanks of petroleum products.
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32. For disaster situation. the siren shall be wailing sound for 2 minutes repeated thrice with a gap of 10 seconds
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34. Fire Fighting Management for Petroleum Products FIRE SAFETY ORGANISATION/TRAINING A well defined comprehensive On-site Emergency Plan as per OISO-GDN-168 shall be drawn. The fire fighting training shall be compulsory for all officers, clericals, operators. security, drivers & contract workmen who are likely to be present in the Installation and record maintained.
35. Fire Fighting Management for Petroleum Products FIRE SAFETY ORGANISATION/TRAINING Mock disaster drills shall be conducted periodically as per local statutory requirements. Instructions on the action to be taken in the event fire should be pasted with the petroleum storage facility.
36. Fire Fighting Management for Petroleum Products FIRE EMERGENCY MANUAL Each petroleum storage installation shall prepare a comprehensive fire emergency manual covering all emergency scenarios detailing the actions to be taken In the event of fire. The key action points of this manual shall be displayed at strategic locations In the Installation for ready reference.
37. Fire Fighting Management for Petroleum Products INSPECTION AND TESTING The fire protection equipment shall be kept In good working condition all the time. The fire protection system shall be periodically tested for proper functioning and logged for record and corrective actions Inspection & maintenance of fire fighting equipment shall be done in accordance with OISD-STD-142. In addition to routine daily checks/maintenance, the following periodic Inspection/testing of fire fighting equipment shall be ensured. One officer shall be designated and made responsible for Inspection, maintenance & testing office protection system The responsibilities of each officer shall be clearly defined. explained and communicated to all concerned In writing for role clarity.
38. Fire Fighting Management for Petroleum Products References Fire Protection Facilities For PetroleumDepots, Terminals, Pipeline Installations And Lube Oil Installations - By OISD
