ANALYSIS OF FIRE PREVENTION SYSTEMS IN OIL AND PETROLEUM PRODUCT STORAGE TANKS AT NPZ TERRITORIES

The article is devoted to the problem of fire safety in oil and petroleum product storage tanks at refinery plants. The main factors affecting fire safety at refinery plants are considered. The most fire-hazardous area at the refinery plants are the storage tanks. The technical characteristics of the tanks, the specifics of storing petroleum products, as well as the surrounding environment are important for their protection. The article analyzes the existing fire prevention systems and their effectiveness in the context of storage tanks. The fire extinguishing system is considered on the example of the Tuapse oil refining plant.