BUNKER FIRE

BUNKER FIRE
PREVENTION OF BUNKER FIRE

 Ensure Feeder outlet gate closes on auto when Feeder stopped/tripped. Otherwise give
close command for closing.
 Ensure Feeder seal air valve closes on auto when Feeder stopped/tripped. Otherwise
give close command for closing.
 If any Mill was not running since 7 days , it has to be taken in service for minimum 8
hrs
 If any unit is going for annual O/H for one month , maximum number of Bunker has
to emptied & Bunker level have to be maintained at minimum level in rest of the
bunker.
No Welding works to be done at bunker top without CISF fire personnel.
 If red hot observed in any portion of Bunker , particular Mill has to be taken in service
immediately
 Bunker temperature is to be measured weekly once with temperature gun.If temp is
high , particular Mill has to be taken in service immediately

FIRE BROKE OUT IN BUNKER

 Call Fire personnel immediately.
 If fire/smoke observed from bunker , particular Mill has to be taken in service
immediately. Inform CHP to stop bunkering in it.Full Empty the bunker for
inspection.
 Fire water can be used for quenching from outside at fire/smoke point