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Preface:
The following checkpoints are compiled considering the importance of this specialized and
quantitative assessment so that the offshore operating company or the field owner can check if
the assessment done is comprehensive and realistic.
As per some research (FABIG, OTH, etc.), activating deluge on confirmed gas detection has
proved to reduce explosion over pressures by around 40%. But there are arguments against this
(static discharge acting as an ignition source, etc.).
A recent study commissioned by HSE (OTO 2000 042) concluded that 'activation of deluge on
gas detection can make a significant improvement in the level of safety '...... providing the
implementation is appropriate'. The consensus appears to be activation of deluge on gas
detection is not the universal answer. However, there is a lack of guidance as to the
circumstances under which adoption of this mitigation measure would be beneficial and, if so, the
design considerations which apply (deluge activation time, protection of electrical equipment,
nozzle type, application rate etc).
Author:
Pillai Sreejith (pillai_sreejith@hotmail.com)