NFSC Study Desk

Learning from Event (LFE):Fire at IOCL-Vadodara Gujarat

Study Desk November 13, 2024

Training Outline to Explain the Incident: 1. Introduction to the Incident: 1.1. Sample Collection Error: A casual contract worker at IOCL was tasked with collecting a sample from a benzene tank. During this process, an error occurred; the worker left the valve open after taking the sample. This caused benzene, a highly flammable substance, to flow out of th…

Why liquid filled in pressuregauge

Study Desk August 30, 2024

In industries where precision and reliability are paramount, liquid-filled pressure gauges are the go-to choice. Unlike their dry counterparts, these gauges are filled with a liquid-typically glycerin or silicone-that offers several key benefits: 1. Vibration Resistance: Industrial environments are often plagued by constant vibrations. This can cause …

fixed and Floating Roof Storage Tanks

Study Desk July 14, 2024

Floating Roof Tank is a kind of an atmospheric storage tank used for storing large amounts of petroleum products like condensate and crude oil. In additionally we can inform a floating roof tank is a storage tank with a flat roof that floats on the surface of the oil thus reducing evaporation to the minimum. It contains a cylindrical steel shell with an op…

Properties of Petroleum Products

Study Desk June 29, 2024

There are several physical properties exhibited by petroleum products which have a significant impact on their fire and explosion potential. These include the following: 1- Autoignition Temperature: Minimum temperature to which a fuel in air must be heated to start self-sustained combustion without a separate ignition source. This means …

Railway Fire & Other Accidents

Study Desk June 09, 2024

F ire on a running train is more catastrophic than on a stationary one, since fanning by winds helps spread the fire to other coaches. Moreover, passengers sometime jump out of a running train on fire resulting in increased casualties. In case of fire in running train, every railway staff available on the train or at the site shall immediately try and stop …

White heat: Understanding and combating magnesium fires

Study Desk May 29, 2024

Magnesium fires pose a formidable challenge, characterized by intense heat and volatile reactions. It’s essential for crews to be trained to tackle these hazardous incidents safely and effectively. What is a magnesium fire? A magnesium fire involves the ignition of magnesium metal, which burns at approximately 3,100 degrees C. Its white flame and its abilit…

Fire Statistics in India

Study Desk May 14, 2024

A s per the National Crime Records Bureau, about over 60 people die every day in India due to fire. Every year, about 25,000 persons die due to fires and related causes, in India. Women account for about 66% of those killed in fire accidents. Fire accounts for about 6% of the total deaths reported due to natural and unnatural causes. Bulk of the c…