We have methanol storage tank of 20 m3. Bottom outlet line connected to two Methamol supply pump. Recently we have fire in methanol pump due to heavy seal leak. By the time operator reached to close pump suction valve, not able to close isolation valve due to wind direction flame was big. Fire continue for long time till all material from tank empty out.
Pump suction line is not having any remote operated emergency shut down valve.
I would like to know what is the criteria for provision of emergency shut down valve in pump suction line from Hydrocarbon storage system? is there any standard? It is simply guideline from different licensor of detail design consulting company?
Edited by Hellmgm, 12 December 2014 - 09:23 AM.