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Accidental releases of flammable and toxic materials from hazard sources of different sizes ranging from small leaks to full-bore pipe ruptures can represent a wide range of impacts to buildings. Facility siting for petrochemical and chemical plants is required to cover credible accident scenarios. Results of such studies often include catastrophic consequences that may be impractical to eliminate through structural designs. Rather than designing buildings for a high level of protection against the most severe credible events, a risk-based approach provides a practical and a cost effective approach to maximize safety.
As the biofuels industry continues to expand in support of global decarbonization mandates and objectives, facility owners and developers are being challenged to balance production efficiency, operational reliability, and personnel safety.
As high hazard facilities, biofuels sites should focus on developing a fire protections strategy informed by performance-based analysis so strategies implemented meet the unique challenges found at each facility.
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