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SAFETY MANUAL
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.
INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................. 2
2.
SCOPE ................................................................................................................ 2
3.
DEFINITIONS...................................................................................................... 2
4.
STANDARD ........................................................................................................ 2
5.
RESPONSIBILITIES ........................................................................................... 6
6.
REFERENCES .................................................................................................... 7
7.
ATTACHMENT........................................................................................................... 7
APPENDICES ............................................................................................................ 7
Rev.
Issue Date
26-Aug-12
14-Jul-11
Amendment Description
Added monitoring of thermal
radiation of temporary flare
whenever this is taken in service.
Initial Release
Prepared
By
Amit Parikh
Lloyd Askham
Shaikh Ashad
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Reviewed
By
Approved
by
Shaikh Ashad/
Lloyd G Askham
Carl Poldrack
Carl Poldrack
Carl Poldrack
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1. INTRODUCTION
Determination of the levels of thermal radiation emitted from flares is important in facility
design. The design intent is to limit heat intensity at grade to levels which are low enough
for both humans to safely withstand and to protect surrounding equipment from heat-related
damage.
2. SCOPE
This standard describes the methods used at Q-Chem to measure and quantify thermal
radiation (heat flux) levels around flares including monitoring of temporary flare whenever
this is taking in service and along the plant perimeter fence. Q-Chem in this document
refers to Q-Chem, Q-Chem II and Ras Laffan Olefins Complex (RLOC).
This standard covers the following:
3. DEFINITIONS
GPS means Global Positioning System.
Heat Flux (kW/m2) is the rate of heat energy transfer through a given surface.
Isoflux lines are a plot of constant thermal radiation / heat flux levels around a point source.
4. STANDARD
Monitoring of thermal radiation around flare systems and the plant perimeter fence will be
conducted on a quarterly basis to fulfill the requirements issued by Mesaieed Industrial City
(MIC) / Ras Laffan Industrial City (RLIC) industrial cities, the State Environmental Protection
Standard and Land Lease Agreements Environmental Guidelines.
4.1. Thermal Radiation Standards / Limits
4.1.1. The MIC Environmental Guidelines & RLIC Environmental Regulations (Rev.1,
2005) recommend the following thermal radiation (heat flux) limits (including solar
radiation):
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Monitoring Frequenc
[Btu/h-ft2]
1500
950
Quarterly
2000
950
Quarterly
Tripod Stands
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Connect the white wire of HF03 to the positive (+) adaptor (red).
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Connect the green wire of HF03 to the negative (-) adaptor (black).
Switch the LI-19 on with the push-button switch on the top of the instrument.
The program does not connect to the LI-19 if the LI-19 is switched off.
4.3.4. Check the sensor settings in the LI-19 software against the HF03 calibration
value (see HF03 certificate and sticker on the sensor).
4.3.5. Disconnect the USB connection box from the PC.
Mount the HF03 portable sensor onto the tripod stand. The sensor should be
at least 1.2-1.5 meters above the ground.
Use masking tape / duct tape or cable ties to secure the sensor to the
tripod.
Orient the HF03 sensor angle (normally perpendicular to the flame) towards
the flare such that the highest heat flux reading is obtained.
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Ensure good weather conditions are present when taking measurements, i.e.
avoid measurements during strong winds (greater than 20km/h or 12.4mph)
or rainy conditions.
Using an appropriate measuring tape, measure the distance from the center
of flare area to the appropriate measurement point.
A measurement radius of between 10-50m may be used depending on
circumstances at measurement location.
Use spray paint (or equivalent) or pole to mark the measurement points
along the ground.
Position the HF03 sensor angle (normally perpendicular to the flame) towards
the flare such that the highest heat flux reading is obtained.
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STANDARD
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CAUTION
HF03 / LI-19 combination is not rated for EEx environments. Instrume
operates on 3VDC only!
4.6. Training
4.6.1. Only persons who have been trained by the Industrial Hygienist will be allowed to
utilize the Thermal Radiation / Heat Flux measurement instruments and perform
measurements.
5. RESPONSIBILITIES
5.1. Industrial Hygienist / Technician
5.1.1. Will administrator all items related to this standard.
5.1.2. Provide training on the use of measurement instruments / equipment &
techniques.
5.1.3. Prepare this standard and any reviews.
5.1.4. Conduct heat flux / thermal radiation measurements for the Mesaieed Facility.
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6. REFERENCES
7. REVISION HISTORY
Rev. Issue Date
Amendment Description
Section 2
Added in scope
Thermal radiation (heat flux) levels around flares include
monitoring of temporary flare whenever this is take in service.
Modified RLOC Thermal radiation Record form.
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Reference
ATTACHMENT
Attachment 1: Fenceline Monitoring Coordinates (Mesaieed & Ras Laffan).
APPENDIX
Appendix 1:
Appendix 2:
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MESSAIEED
Fenceline Positions
Geographical Coordinates
N
2453'39.8''
05133'08.8''
2453'55.8''
05132'44.6''
2453'12.1''
05132'40.2''
2453' 27.6''
05132'26.4''
2454'03.9"
05132'40.2"
2454'18.1"
05133'00.1"
2454'06.1"
05133'09.0"
2453'58.9"
05133'14.1"
Fenceline Positions
Geographical Coordinates
N
2453'27.6''
E
05132'26.4''
2453'39.8''
05133'08.8''
2453'12.1''
05132'40.2''
2453'55.8''
05132'44.6''
Geographical Coordinates
N
25 53' 48.2''
E
51 31' 25.3''
25 53' 58.2'
51 31' 16.8''
25 53' 50.4''
51 31' 36.4''
25 54' 16.8''
51 31' 42.6''
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