Faculty of Engineering, University of Mohaghegh Ardabili, Ardabil, Iran
Abstract
Pressure liquefied gas storage tanks are always at risk of fire and explosion. Review of past events shows that the worst and most tragic incident that occurred during storage of pressurized liquid gas, boiling liquid expanding vapor explosion is called. Most of boiling liquid expanding vapor explosion occurred in a tank surrounded by fire. The fire prevention around the tanks and periodic inspections are two main methods for pressure liquefied gas tanks safety. Periodic inspections of tanks the prevention of leaks in tanks and pipes it.
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