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wall-type bunds dikes for storage compounds should be from 05 m to 15 m high 15 ft - 5 ft - check local codes and regulations depending on the
bund dike capacity is typically covered by local codes and regulations however some general principles for liquid storage compounds arebull the net
q what do you mean by bunds and dikes a bund or dike is an embankment or wall of brick stone concrete or other impervious material which surrounds
q design storage compounds for bulk solidsstorage compounds for bulk solids liquids and liquefied gases are normally included in a plant layout to
q explain about unit pipe racksunit pipe racks are the main arteries carrying the pipes and cables into the units and as such should be centrally
q what are interconnecting pipe racksinterconnecting pipe racks carry the main process inlet export and transfer lines and utility distribution lines
q illustrate types of pipe racksthe following types of pipe racks may be requiredbull interconnecting pipe rack elevatedbull unit pipe rack
q what is pipe rackseparation between pipe racks and process equipment provides access for operations maintenance and to reduce involvement from
q design equipment rooms for plantequipment for important safety systems and controls shall be located such that they can remain operational during
q show the design of the control roomsthe design of the control rooms in any plant is very important the control room operators must be able to
the following items should be considered regarding the safe access and location of buildingsbull the fire fighting pump house is usually located in
q design control room for plantsome equipment may need to be located inside buildings but this needs to be justified as it incurs additional cost and
q types of buildings required for plantthe following types of buildings may be requiredbull control rooms motor control centers mcc equipment
q why we need paving in design of a plantconcrete paving should be provided under any equipment where flammable or hazardous liquids may be spilled
q what are the role of roads in design of a plantroads are an important part of the design of a plant as they provide access and separation during
q show drain systems used in plantprocesspower plants usually have a variety of different drain systems to collect the different types of liquid
q what do you mean by flares and ventsa vent is a potential gas fuel source and a potential liquid fuel source due to carry-over from the vent this
q method of construction - plant layoutplant layout is influenced by the intended method of construction whether the plant is being constructed
q what is precipitationprecipitation includes rain snow and hail the maximum average and storm volumes will have an impact on the size and
q soil conditions for plant layoutsoil conditions affect the foundation requirements drainage type of substructure used and may limit the size and
q why we need ambient air temperaturesclimatic temperatures and humidity conditions will have an impact on the type of equipment selected for the
windsocks shall be installed at plant facilities handling flammable gases volatile liquids or toxic materials and also at helipads may require
q ventilation process of plantdue to the possibility of accidental discharges of flammable gas and flashing liquid eg leaks incorrect valve opening
q show prevailing wind conditions for plant layoutprevailing wind conditions influence the design considerations for the location of the flare or
q show environmental conditions for plant data on the following environmental factors are required to support the design layout and choice of the