Conference Papers
NFPA 921 “Guide for Fire and Explosion Investigation” provides an excellent analytical framework for individuals having the responsibility of investigating fire and explosion incidents. Further, if the investigative results have the potential of being subjected to litigation, the investigative methodology must meet legal tests for admissibility in court. Both federal and state courts require experts to employ scientific methodologies in formulating their expert opinions. NFPA 921 establishes systematic investigative and analytical techniques around the core principle of scientific methodology. NFPA 1033 “Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire Investigators” requires the investigator to “employ all elements of the scientific method as the operating analytical process throughout the investigation and for the drawing of conclusions”. This presentation provides case study examples of forensic scientific methodology as applied to industrial petrochemical onshore and offshore incidents.
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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