Vulnerability Analysis of a Factory using Highly Flammable Gases

Abstract

In current civilizations hydrocarbon are a primary source. Oil industries are one way hydrocarbons are processed for use crude oil is processed in several stages to form desired hydrocarbons used as fuel & in other products. Hydrocarbon is useful as well as harmful if it is not treated properly and become the cause of fire & explosion. The main objectives of the paper to give a systematic approach to know behavior of fire & explosion hazard in a factory using flammable gases like LPG. The prevention measures are to avoid any fire or explosion risks by eliminating either the potential ignition sources or both.In this paper Vapor Cloud Explosion modeling is applied for fire and explosion prevention in factories using flammable gas. Vulnerability is the ability of being easily attacked or hurt. In this we find vulnerability to humans and property damages also find out the threat zone. Potential severity of harm by which we identify the level of risk and the prevention take place. This strategy will help us in making emergency preparedness plan, human vulnerabilities and property damages.