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Propane, Butane & Propylene
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- DVD (VHS avail.)
Discusses volatility of liquefied petroleum gases, how to determine fire protection need of LPG facilities.
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Liquefied petroleum gases (LPG) are in widespread use in homes, industry and agriculture. Among the many uses of these gases are heating and refrigeration, as fuel for industrial equipment, in the manufacture of ethylene, and as a solvent. Propane, butane and propylene are the most common liquefied natural gases, and are extremely hazardous. Highly flammable, these gases easily ignite and burn, and will burst their containers with explosive force. Because of the large amount of LPG in transportation, storage and use, it is important that an active safety training program be set up for workers who handle these gases. It is also important to set up an emergency response program to handle incidents.
“Propane, Butane & Propylene” provides industry, emergency responders and public officials with a working knowledge of the hazards of liquid petroleum gases. The program explains regulatory compliance requirements of OSHA, DOT and EPA as well as health and safety issues. Basic techniques for safe storage and handling are discussed, as well as procedures for emergency action in the event of an uncontrolled release or fire. The viewer learns how to carry out a fire safety analysis at a storage site, and what protective equipment is necessary for workers who handle LPG. Because most releases occur during transfer operations, the video discusses how to properly load and unload LPG in order to minimize the danger of an uncontrolled leak. The phenomenon of BLEVEs is explained and the danger of container failure is stressed. Other emergency response topics covered include controlling vapors with water fog, monitoring for flammable atmospheres, and fire fighting. 29 minutes.
Each program in the HazChem Series focuses on a different product or group of products. Programs combine footage of actual incidents with action-packed, realistic training sequences. HazChem programs are designed to provide training to persons who are expected to respond to an emergency involving these hazardous materials.
Currently there are 11 HazChem titles:
• Anhydrous Ammonia
• Benzene, Toluene & Xylene
• Chlorine
• Hazardous Waste
• Hydrogen Sulfide
• Inorganic Oxidizers
• Introduction to Hazardous Chemicals
• Pesticides
• Propane, Butane & Propylene
• Sodium Hydroxide & Potassium Hydroxide
• Sulfuric Acid & Hydrochloric Acid
HazChem programs have won numerous awards for both filmmaking excellence and technical content.
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