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Fireproofing for Petrochemical Facilities

Fireproofing is employed in refineries and petrochemical plants to minimize the escalation of a fire that would occur with the failure of structural supports and the overheating of pressure vessels.  The damage that fire could potentially do very early on, could add significant fuel to the fire.

Product Number: 41205-202-SG
Author: Mark S. Schilling
Publication Date: 2005
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Fireproofing is employed in refineries and petrochemical plants to minimize the escalation of a fire that would occur with the failure of structural supports and the overheating of pressure vessels.  The damage that fire could potentially do very early on, could add significant fuel to the fire.  The purpose of fireproofing therefore, is to buy time.  The traditional method of fireproofing has been poured-in-place concrete or gunite.  Other fireproofing materials, such as lightweight cements, prefabricated cementitious board, and intumescent coatings are used to a lesser extent, primarily in areas deemed less critical and where weight reduction is a significant benefit.

Fireproofing is employed in refineries and petrochemical plants to minimize the escalation of a fire that would occur with the failure of structural supports and the overheating of pressure vessels.  The damage that fire could potentially do very early on, could add significant fuel to the fire.  The purpose of fireproofing therefore, is to buy time.  The traditional method of fireproofing has been poured-in-place concrete or gunite.  Other fireproofing materials, such as lightweight cements, prefabricated cementitious board, and intumescent coatings are used to a lesser extent, primarily in areas deemed less critical and where weight reduction is a significant benefit.

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