This volume covers all aspects of offshore fires, including issues, practices and regulations. Also addressed are the nature and sources of fire, firefighting equipment and systems, rescue and abandonment procedures and fire prevention. The author offers the reader ways to minimize life-threatening situation using "passive protection", including subsea shut-off valves and fire resistant rooms on rigs. "Active protection" strategies include early-warning devices at the wellhead, for example.
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978-0-87814-381-8 (9780878143818)
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Piper Alpha - "accidental events"; an introductory overview of the oil industry - understanding fire offshore; fighting fire - structural fire precautions, means of escape, pro-active fire protection systems offshore; training for emergencies; offshore fire safety and the Cullen Report; official reaction to the Cullen Report; notes for guidance when inspecting deck platform plans.
