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According to the EIA, LNG export capacity from North America is likely to more than double through 2027. How will that affect safety?

In this newsletter, you'll find an excerpt from a white paper by Georges Melhem, Ph.D., FAIChE, and Henry Ozog on the potential hazards surrounding LNG fire and explosions and several methods for estimating safe separation distances for intentional and accidental LNG release scenarios.

• The first section addresses issues surrounding potential damage from LNG fires.
• The second section addresses flame emissive power.
• The third section covers limiting thermal radiation damage criteria.
• The final section covers thermal radiation damage probits.

The authors recommend against confusing NFPA-59 thermal radiation criteria with risk acceptability criteria or considering them as such. Hazards are just one aspect of risk. In addition to the probability of the occurrence of the hazard itself, operational, economic, social, political, and environmental factors are all important aspects of risk management.

Bonus!

This newsletter also includes a 14-minute video presentation by Pamela Nelson on lessons learned from Mechanical Integrity (MI) incidents and expert guidance on what companies should incorporate in their MI program to meet OSHA compliance.

Have a great and safe day.

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