Rationale for increasing the level of fire safety during preparation of tanks for fire repairs

2020 ◽  
Vol 89 ◽  
pp. 75-85
Author(s):  
V. P. Nazarov ◽  
◽  
D-l A. Stepanenko ◽  
D-s A. Stepanenko ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Fire Safety ◽  
Oil And Gas ◽  
Oil Production ◽  
Electric Heating ◽  
Oil And Gas Industry ◽  
Petroleum Products ◽  
Oil Refining ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
Skilled Personnel ◽  
Fire And Explosion

Introduction. According to statistics, Russia is the third largest oil producer in the world. The processing, transportation and storage of such a large volume of petroleum products requires maintaining the constant operability of tank farms. However, a significant number of accidents and fires are occurring at these facilities, which significantly undermines production and economic stability. Goals and objectives. The need to keep reservoir parks in working condition poses a problem of increasing the level of fire and explosion safety of fire repairs. This type of work is often impossible without the use of equipment that can serve as an open source of ignition, which can cause an explosion. Methods. To justify the need to achieve a fire and explosion-proof state of working conditions when preparing the tank for repair, methods of analysis and classification of data on fires that occurred at oil production and refining facilities not only in Russia, but also abroad were applied. Results and discussion thereof. The article calls attention to the process of pre-repair preparation as one of the main causes of accidents at oil-related facilities. More than 34,7 % of the explosions are related to fire repairs. There is a need to improve the regulatory framework relating to the preparation of tanks for repair, as well as the use of modern mechanized mobile treatment plants and the use of highly skilled personnel for the organization of work. Conclusions. The development of various industries, agriculture, and electric heating systems encourages increased demand for oil refining products for the successful implementation of their activities. This demand increases both the number of oil production, transportation and refining facilities and the number of jobs and personnel to service those facilities. Therefore, fire safety of oil and gas industry facilities is a current problem. Key words: reservoir park, fire, oil product, pre-repair, cleaning, gas-freeing, firing.

scholarly journals Impact of Operational Research on Performance Control of a Project in the Oil and Gas Industry

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 320-326
Author(s):  
Ionut Nica
Keyword(s):  
Oil And Gas ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Oil Industry ◽  
Oil And Gas Industry ◽  
Industrial Area ◽  
Petroleum Products ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
Human Society ◽  
Current Configuration ◽  
Extraction Refining

The explosive development of the human society in contrast to the limited character of resources determines the need for successful implementation of mathematic models in the decision-making process concerning the use of available resources. The oil industry includes a series of global processes such as mining, extraction, refining, transport (road, rail, ship and pipeline) and oil products. The products of this industry with the highest degree of utilization are gasoline and diesel but the portfolio is much broader, kerosene, bitumen, fuel and raw materials for other chemicals such as solvents, pesticides, fertilizers and materials plastic. The oil industry comprises three major areas: "upstream" extraction; refining - "midstream" and transportation and marketing of downstream products. In most cases refining is considered to be part of downstream, Oil and petroleum products are essential for many industries and their importance is vital in maintaining and developing the industrial area in the current configuration.

FIRE SAFETY OF OIL AND GASCOMPLEX FACILITIES IN UZBEKISTAN: PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS/Part 1/

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 23-28
Author(s):  
Bаkhtiyar. Abdugafurovich Mavlyankariev ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Fire Safety ◽  
System Analysis ◽  
Oil And Gas ◽  
Oil And Gas Industry ◽  
Specialized Training ◽  
Gas Industry ◽  
Problems And Solutions ◽  
Fire And Explosion ◽  
The Republic ◽  
Energy Saturation

A comprehensive analysis of the state of fire safety of the backbone, oil and gas industry of the republic is considered. Options for improving the technical support of individual, fire-and-explosion-hazardous industries in the industry and specialized training of specialists are offered.Keywords: fire safety, anti-terrorist security, energy saturation, system analysis, risks

OIL PRODUCT MARKET TRENDS AND FORECASTS

2020 ◽  
Vol 16 (5) ◽  
pp. 28-34
Author(s):  
DMITRY A. PANKOV ◽  
◽  
VALENTIN YA. AFANASIEV
Keyword(s):  
Diesel Fuel ◽  
Oil And Gas ◽  
Oil Production ◽  
Product Market ◽  
Petroleum Products ◽  
Fuel Oil ◽  
Oil Refining ◽  
Gas Oil ◽  
Market Trends ◽  
Private Investors

The purpose of the research. The relevance of the article is due to the decline in the consumption of petroleum products in the world and in Russia in particular, as well as changes in the structure of demand for petroleum products. The crisis related to the COVID-19 factor had a significant impact on the oil and petroleum products market. Consequently, this article is aimed at identifying the prospects for the development of the oil product market. Results. The leading approach to the study of this problem is the analysis of current indicators of the oil product market, which allows a comprehensive review of current market trends and prospects for its development. Based on the analysis, it can be concluded that in 2020, the volume of primary processing is expected to decrease, which will not suffer as much as the production of crude oil. However, all markets are expected to recover in 2021. It should be noted that the production of products aimed at the domestic market (automobile gasoline and diesel fuel) has increased in recent years. Fuel oil and gas oil production, which is export-oriented, decreased compared to 2014. Exports of petroleum products such as motor gasoline, diesel fuel, bitumen, and vacuum gas oil have not changed significantly over the past few years, while exports of fuel oil have declined significantly. The reduction in production and export of fuel oil is associated with a drop in the attractiveness of fuel oil exports as a result of an increase in export duties. In the future, diesel fuel production and exports are projected to increase, while fuel oil production and exports will continue to decline. The article has a practical value for companies working in the oil refining industry, public and private investors.

On Building a Model for the Efficient Development of the Oil and Gas Industry

2021 ◽  
Vol 27 (12) ◽  
pp. 971-982
Author(s):  
R. Kh. Azieva
Keyword(s):  
Russian Federation ◽  
Oil And Gas ◽  
Oil Production ◽  
Oil And Gas Industry ◽  
Petroleum Products ◽  
Gas Industry ◽  
The Russian Federation ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Oil And Gas Enterprises

Aim. The presented study aims to build a model for the efficient development of the oil and gas industry in the long term. Tasks. The authors investigate the peculiarities of the development of the oil and gas industry in the Russian Federation at the present stage when the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic has had a significant impact on the reduction of oil production and global demand for oil and petroleum products; identify strategic directions for the development of the oil and gas industry in Russia and substantiate the need for government measures to support the oil and gas industry, including the possibility of forming innovative investment resources and reducing the tax burden in combination with a global shift away from fossil fuels, which will ensure more efficient use of oil and gas reserves. Methods. This study uses the theory and methodology of strategizing developed by academician V.L. Kvint as a basis for determining strategic directions and priorities for the development of the oil and gas industry. An economic and mathematical regression model for predicting the volume of oil production in the Russian Federation over the next five years is developed with allowance for the priorities of the methodology under consideration. Results. Substantiation of the projected values of oil production increases the preparedness of Russian oil companies and the government, allowing them to respond to various scenarios in the future and thus making it possible to develop an efficient strategy based on preventive measures to reduce the impact of oil price volatility on the Russian economy. Calculations show that Russia will most likely not be able to fully realize its production potential. In the long term, oil production will naturally decline due to the depletion of the resource base. One of the prerequisites for the successful operation of oil and gas enterprises is their orientation towards an innovative strategy in the context of sustainable development. Conclusions. The era of cheap oil and unexpected profits from hydrocarbons is gradually coming to an end. Therefore, strategically important directions for the oil and gas industry include the modernization of technologies and equipment by attracting investments in oil and gas enterprises and the development of the industry’s infrastructure, diversification of the refining industry, reduction of crude oil exports, and increased exports of finished petroleum products.

The Prerequisites of National Economy Oil Industry Development

2019 ◽  
pp. 90-98
Author(s):  
MLAABDAL SAADY MAHMOOD ABAAS
Keyword(s):  
National Economy ◽  
Energy Security ◽  
Oil And Gas ◽  
Oil Production ◽  
Oil Industry ◽  
Oil And Gas Industry ◽  
State Regulation ◽  
Oil Refining ◽  
Industry Development ◽  
Oil Sector

The country's energy security is an important component of the national security of any state. In countries where the oil sector is the development determinant of the national economy, the functioning of all other sectors and the satisfaction of the population needs in energy resources depends on the efficiency of the industry operation. Therefore, it is relevant to study the prerequisites for the development of the oil-producing industry of Ukraine in the context of the formation of perspective ways of its development and modernization. The article analyzes the Ukraine’s' oil-producing potential, its current state and directions of development. At the same time, the author emphasizes that the availability of sufficient oil reserves in Ukraine creates preconditions for ensuring energy independence in the near future. In the paper, the author emphasizes that the current challenges in the oil sector for Ukraine are: the balance of exports and imports, increasing of own oil production, reduction of monopolization and creation of competitive, transparent energy markets. An analysis of the oil and gas industry functioning and the domestic market of oil and petroleum products made it possible to distinguish the relevant trends of its development. At the same time, it was concluded that the oil refining sector of the oil complex is one of the low efficient branches in the industry. The paper identifies the main negative trends in the development of the oil industry in Ukraine: the lack of a comprehensive state program for the industry development, a lack of investment in exploration, unsystematic and slow reform of the oil sector, unsustainable rental and tax rules, and the unresolved issues connected with environment protection, which lead to regression of the domestic oil-producing complex. In order to develop the oil industry in Ukraine and increase the efficiency of its functioning, the author has formed the directions of state regulation that will stimulate the development of the oil-extracting industry in Ukraine. Key words: oil-extracting complex, oil production, energy security, efficiency, state regulation.

scholarly journals NANOSTRUCTURES MANAGEMENT TECHNOLOGY TO REDUCE THE FIRE RISK IN THE OIL AND GAS INDUSTRY: PERFORMANCE, FEATURES AND IMPLEMENTATION

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-8
Author(s):  
Aleksey V. Ivanov ◽  
Farid A. Dali ◽  
Grigoriy K. Ivakhnyuk ◽  
Igor L. Skripnick ◽  
Marina A. Simonova ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
High Probability ◽  
Oil And Gas ◽  
Fire Risk ◽  
Oil Production ◽  
Oil And Gas Industry ◽  
Petroleum Products ◽  
Multilayer Carbon Nanotubes ◽  
Emergency Situations ◽  
Large Fires ◽  
And Storage

Oil and gas enterprises are characterized by an increased fire risk. There is high probability of  occurrence and spread of large fires when oil production and processing, transportation and storage of oil products occurs. There is high probability of large fires during the oil production, oil processing and during the transportation and storage of petroleum products. New materials created using nanotechnology principles are needed to improve the efficiency of fire prevention and extinguishing systems. The technology for controlling the properties and performance characteristics of nanofluids based on liquid hydrocarbons and water is based on the methods of functionalization and interaction of clusters of the base liquid and multilayer carbon nanotubes, methods for stabilizing nanofluids, for changing the thermophysical, rheological and electrostatic properties of substances and materials on their basis. The proposed technology makes it possible to create nanomaterials based on various scenarios for the development of emergency situations and to apply them to reduce fire risk at oil and gas facilities.

scholarly journals APPLICATION OF JET MIXERS FORPREPARATION OF RAW MATERIALS FOR PRIMARY PROCESSING PLANTS OIL REFINING

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (68) ◽  
pp. 37-41
Author(s):  
A. Gumerov ◽  
G. Sidorov ◽  
R. Musaeva
Keyword(s):  
Oil And Gas ◽  
Raw Materials ◽  
Fire Hazard ◽  
Oil And Gas Industry ◽  
High Energy ◽  
Oil Refining ◽  
Repair Costs ◽  
Ansys Cfx ◽  
Processing Plants ◽  
Propeller Blades

In the oil and gas industry, bottom sediments are deposited in reservoirs, which reduce the efficiency of oil refining. The optimal yield of light oil products during primary oil refining was considered. To achieve high energy efficiency, it is necessary to compound the oil in the tank using agitators. The available propeller agitators are considered, and their shortcomings are revealed. The disadvantages include: high repair costs, the presence of an electric motor that increases the fire hazard of production, the occurrence of axial loads as a result of rotation and clogging of impurities in the propeller blades. A jet mixer can compensate for the disadvantages of propeller agitators. The simulation was performed using the ANSYS CFX software package. Models have been developed for: cyclic mixing; mixing with a propeller agitator; mixing with a jet agitator. A strength calculation was performed with the ANSYS-Static Structural module with imported data from ANSYS CFX for the propeller and jet agitator. It is revealed that the jet mixer, with its simple design and operation in comparison with other compounding methods, allows to achieve better mixing and lower loads on the tank.

scholarly journals О ФАКТОРАХ ЭФФЕКТИВНОЙ РЕАЛИЗАЦИИ ИНВЕСТИЦИОННЫХ ПРОЕКТОВ

World Science ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (5(45)) ◽  
pp. 16-21
Author(s):  
Мирхамидова Д. Н. ◽  
Атаханова Ш. С. ◽  
Соатов Ф. Й.
Keyword(s):  
Oil And Gas ◽  
Oil And Gas Industry ◽  
Successful Implementation ◽  
Gas Industry ◽  
Investment Projects

In article researches on establishment of influence of geological and technology factors on efficiency of investment projects, determination of risks at implementation of investment projects in the oil and gas industry and feature and factors for successful implementation of investment projects are considered.

scholarly journals Social Impacts of Land Acquisition for Oil and Gas Development in Uganda

Land ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (7) ◽  
pp. 109 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tom Ogwang ◽  
Frank Vanclay
Keyword(s):  
Social Services ◽  
Oil And Gas ◽  
Social Issues ◽  
Oil Production ◽  
Petroleum Products ◽  
Social Impacts ◽  
Land Acquisition ◽  
Oil And Gas Development ◽  
Oil Pipeline ◽  
Products Pipeline

Uganda’s oil and gas sector has transitioned from the exploration phase to the development phase in preparation for oil production (the operations phase). The extraction, processing, and distribution of oil require a great deal of infrastructure, which demands considerable acquisition of land from communities surrounding project sites. Here, we examine the social impacts of project land acquisition associated with oil production in the Albertine Graben region of Uganda. We specifically consider five major oil related projects that have or will displace people, and we discuss the consequences of this actual or future displacement on the lives and livelihoods of local people. The projects are: Tilenga; Kingfisher; the East African Crude Oil Pipeline; the Kabaale Industrial Park; and the Hoima–Kampala Petroleum Products Pipeline. Our findings reveal both positive and negative outcomes for local communities. People with qualifications have benefited or will benefit from the job opportunities arising from the projects and from the much-needed infrastructure (i.e., roads, health centres, airport) that has been or will be built. However, many people have been displaced, causing food insecurity, the disintegration of social and cultural cohesion, and reduced access to social services. The influx of immigrants has increased tensions because of increasing competition for jobs. Crime and social issues such as prostitution have also increased and are expected to increase.

Experience in the Application of the Goal Setting Regime and Risk-Based Design of Safety Critical Elements in the Oil and Gas Industry

2013 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert W. Brewerton ◽  
Paul Geddes ◽  
Sava Medonos ◽  
Raghu Raman ◽  
Christopher C. E. Wilkins
Keyword(s):  
Goal Setting ◽  
Oil And Gas ◽  
Cost Savings ◽  
Oil And Gas Industry ◽  
Quantitative Risk Assessment ◽  
Operational Experience ◽  
Facility Design ◽  
Worst Case ◽  
Fire And Explosion ◽  
Technical Safety

The research and development activities following the Piper Alpha disaster have resulted in significantly improved technical safety of oil & gas facilities offshore and onshore. This improved technical safety resulted from the development of goal-setting, risk-based approach, the objective of which was to open the routes for design optimization and remove previous constraints that addressed the worst case and was prescriptive. Despite this initiative, a Quantitative Risk Assessment (QRA), while still being carried out, often remains “disconnected” from the practical design and prescriptive methods still take precedence. Resorting solely to a prescriptive approach can result in adequate protection missing in places where it should be, and applied in areas where there is a low likelihood of the hazard. This Paper addresses the application in the facility design, risk based methods and known behavior of structures and equipment in accidents. It stresses the importance of practical experience in the application of fire and explosion protection, and adequate design and operational experience. The Paper focuses on fire and explosion hazards and is based on more than 30 years of the authors’ experience in supporting facility design and assessment. Such approach has resulted in solutions with improved technical safety and significant cost-savings. It addresses both new installations and modifications of existing facilities.

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