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5. Conclusion
The BLEVE of a flammable liquefied gas storage tank is a dangerous phenomenon whose effects can have disastrous consequences, as shown by the analysis of the accident that occurred in Mexico City in 1984.
In France, regulations require manufacturers to implement risk management measures to prevent such accidents. Thus, the main preventive measures described in this article are commonly implemented on industrial sites storing liquefied gases. It should be noted that the use of fireproof-type thermal coatings as a measure to prevent BLEVE is now introduced in Article 3 of the Order of July 28, 2014 amending the Order of January 2, 2008.
To date, while the main combinations of causes likely to lead to a BLEVE are well understood, it remains difficult to predict the kinetics of the phenomenon's appearance.
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Glossary – Definitions
Bibliography
Websites
AM Birk http://www.me.queensu.ca/People/Birk/Research/ThermalHazards/bleve/ (page consulted on 02/09/2014)
BADORIS http://www.ineris.fr/badoris (page consulted on 02/09/2014)...
Standards and norms
- Design and construction of LPG installations - API 2510 -
- Fire-protection considerations for the design and operation of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Storage Facilities - API 2510 A -
- Standard for Water Spray Fixed Systems for Fire Protection - NFPA 15 -
Regulations
Arrêté du 29 septembre 2005 relatif à l'évaluation et à la prise en compte de la probabilité d'occurrence, de la cinétique, de l'intensité des effets et de la gravité des conséquences des accidents potentiels dans les études de dangers des installations classées soumise à autorisation JO n° 234 du 7 octobre 2005 – NOR : DEVP0540371A.
Arrêté du 2 janvier 2008 relatif aux stockages contenant plus de...
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