RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
A1 Nevrly, Vaclav
A1 Bitala, Petr
A1 Nevrla, Petra
A1 Strizik, Michal
T1 Knowledge-Based Emergency Planning for Storage Tank Farms
JF Communications - Scientific Letters of the University of Zilina
YR 2008
VO 10
IS 1
SP 10
OP 15
DO 10.26552/com.C.2008.1.10-15
UL https://komunikacie.uniza.sk/artkey/csl-200801-0002.php
AB Major accidents in storage tank farms can result in severe threats for emergency responders, neighbouring population and the environment as it was observed in the case of Buncefield (2005). The numerical modelling of dangerous phenomena is an important tool to support emergency planning for such complicated events. For this purpose, the case study in crude oil tank farm involving selection of reference accident scenario, CFD simulation of tank fire and prediction of delay to boilover was performed. The results were used to review the existing emergency plans and to enhance the tactical preparedness of emergency responders.