VKG Oil AS — Explosion safety study of tank breathing gas mixtures

Explosion safety study of tank breathing gas mixtures.

Project Overview

Applied research and safety assessment covering the flammability and explosion hazards of vapor-air mixtures vented during tank breathing in shale oil storage and processing facilities. The study determined lower and upper explosion limits (LEL/UEL), ATEX zone designations, and provided technical recommendations for inert gas blanketing and vapor recovery units (VRU).

Key Specifications

• Client / Facility: VKG Oil AS
• Subject of Research: Breathing vapor-air mixtures from shale oil storage tanks and process units
• Standards: ATEX Directives, industrial safety and explosion prevention standards
• Outcome: Flammability limit determination, safe operating threshold establishment, and protective engineering safeguards
• Scope: Applied research, thermodynamic calculations, and explosion risk analysis