Title :
Sprinkler systems in electrical control rooms: for anxiety or responsible safety design?
Author :
Wellman, Craig M. ; Bowman, James W. ; Christopher, Robert H.
Author_Institution :
E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Co., Newark, DE, USA
Abstract :
Fire protection in electrical control rooms can be a controversial subject, but it is an important one, especially in today´s highly regulated society. The prospect of using sprinkler systems around electrical equipment can cause anxiety. Conducting a risk analysis, considering available options, selecting appropriate protection, and being prepared for emergency response will result in an optimum design and safe operation. One company´s recommended practice serves as a basis for guidelines on how to choose appropriate fire protection for electrical control rooms
Keywords :
design engineering; fires; protection; risk management; safety; available options; electrical control rooms; emergency response; fire protection; guidelines; optimum design; protection selection; recommended practice; risk analysis; safe operation; safety design; sprinkler systems; Buildings; Control systems; Electrical safety; Fires; Guidelines; Instruments; Personnel; Protection; Risk analysis; Smoke detectors;
Conference_Titel :
Petroleum and Chemical Industry Conference, 1994. Record of Conference Papers., Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Incorporated Industry Applications Society 41st Annual
Conference_Location :
Vancouver, BC
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-1987-7
DOI :
10.1109/PCICON.1994.347605
