Protecting atmospheric storage tanks against vacuum collapse

Authors
Griffin, ML
Citation
Ml. Griffin, Protecting atmospheric storage tanks against vacuum collapse, J LOSS PREV, 13(2), 2000, pp. 83-89
Citations number
8
Categorie Soggetti
Chemical Engineering
Journal title
JOURNAL OF LOSS PREVENTION IN THE PROCESS INDUSTRIES
ISSN journal
09504230 → ACNP
Volume
13
Issue
2
Year of publication
2000
Pages
83 - 89
Database
ISI
SICI code
0950-4230(200003)13:2<83:PASTAV>2.0.ZU;2-Y
Abstract
Vacuum collapse causes many accidents involving equipment with low pressure ratings such as atmospheric storage tanks and bins. This paper presents me thods to establish the appropriate relief capacities and specify pressure r elief devices to protect atmospheric storage tanks and other similar equipm ent against this hazard. Calculations are based on simple heat balance and fluid flow calculations. (C) 2000 Elsevier Science Ltd. All rights reserved .