FIRE AND GAS MAPPING

1. INTRODUCTION 4. COVERAGE VERIFICATION

Fire & Gas hazard is major threat to people, environment and asset. The
early detection of a developing fire or gas leak and an early warning to
operational and fire-fighting personnel form an important aspect in the
basic concept of fire protection. Fire and gas detection systems are
designed and installed to protect large and complex areas filled with
process equipment from risks of combustible or toxic gas leaks, explosions
and flames. The fire and gas detection system provide early warning to
plant personnel of potentially dangerous situations in terms of flammable
or toxic atmospheres or fires of in all plant areas. This enables the
initiation of remedial actions to avoid or minimize escalation of events
and risk reduction measures to be taken. Worldwide most oil & gas
companies standards are based on the BP GP 30-85, Shell DEP
32.30.20.11, ISA standard & NFPA codes.

2. MAPPING METHODOLOGY
The following order is followed in the Mapping Methodology
1) Obtain drawings & site Layout data
2) Identification of hazard and grading of areas
3) Define the performance target requirement 5. SOFTWARE TOOLS
4) Coverage Verification
5) Fire and Gas detectors Layout  Detect 3D
 Effigy
3. GRADING OF HAZARD
Grade Area Allocation as per BP GP 30-85:
 AMNIS

6. CONCLUSION
GRADE AREA DEFINITIONS
A Hydrocarbon handling, with high sensitivity
B Hydrocarbon handling, with normal sensitivity
C Hydrocarbon handling, with low sensitivity
D No hydrocarbons, with protection of human life
E No hydrocarbons, with protection of special
equipment
S Special risk, where no other grade is appropriate
T Special risk, with turbine and other engine enclosures
V Special risk, with ventilation air intakes
Fire and gas detector mapping are becoming more
common place for oil and gas facilities, supported by
sophisticated software tools. Ideally such studies should be
undertaken in conjunction with related assessments since
they can provide valuable insights into associated safety
claims. In this sense, they can contribute to a more thorough
understanding of the installed hazard protection and
ultimately lead to improved safety through better risk-
informed design.