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Institute
of Petroleum, May 2001. Portland
Press, ISBN 0 85293 306 1
Over
the last few years a number of fires occurred during vehicle refuelling
on petrol station forecourts, particularly in Europe and the USA.
In order to review the belief that there was currently no threat
of such incidents in the UK, the Institute of Petroleum, Society
of Motor Manufacturers Ltd. and Traders Ltd, and the UK Petroleum
Industry Association commissioned and published a report on the
available research on ignition risks during vehicle fuelling.
The
report will be of interest to all those involved in the design of
vehicles, and the design and operation of filling station facilities,
and those concerned with the safety of personnel on petroleum station
forecourts.
The
report was researched and written by Dr Jeremy Smallwood of Electrostatic
Solutions Ltd, and includes worldwide literature search, analysis
of ignition mechanisms and risks, relevant standards and legislative
aspects. The report identifies key strategies for ensuring that
vehicles and filling station facilities continue to be constructed
in such a way as to minimise ignition risks.
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Report
Contents:
1.
Objectives and scope
2.
Methodology
3.
Evidence for forecourt ingnitions in current forecourt refuelling
practice
4.
Principles and key factors in electrostatic ignition of petroleum
products in forecourt refuelling
5.
An analysis of petrol forecourt refuelling ignition risks
6.
Directives, standards and codes of practice relating to electrostatic
discharge ignition in forecourt refuelling
7.
Future trends
8.
Conclusions and recommendations
9.
References
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