Research Article

Studying Probability of Domino Effect in Chemical Storage Tanks Using Hazard Index

Table 5

Assumed scenarios considered and calculated for inherent safety parameters for each storage tank.

Storage tank IDPrimary scenarioPhysical effectSafety distanceDIS,A (m)DIS,p (m)CI (T)α

1FireballHeat radiationFireball radius535.70Undefined1
2Jet fireHeat radiationFlame length + 50 m50.1225.12Undefined1
3Jet fire
Fireball
Heat radiationFlame length + 50m
Fireball radius
150
902
25.07
0
Undefined1
4FireballHeat radiationFireball radius7250Undefined1
5Pool fireHeat radiation52.217.2Undefined1
6VCEOverpressure1.752.10Undefined1