Bunker fire : Prevention

Bunker fire

PREVENTION OF BUNKER FIRE

 Ensure Feeder outlet gate closes on auto when Feeder stopped/tripped. Otherwise give
a close command for closing.

 Ensure the Feeder seal air valve closes on auto when Feeder stopped/tripped. Otherwise
give a close command for closing.
 If any Mill was not running for 7 days, it has to be taken in service for a minimum 8
hrs
 If any unit is going for annual O/H for one month, the maximum number of Bunker has
to emptied & Bunker level have to be maintained at a minimum level in the 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 a temperature gun. If the 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 the bunker , a particular Mill has to be taken in service
immediately. Inform CHP to stop bunkering in it. Full Empty the bunker for
inspection.
 Firewater can be used for quenching from outside at fire/smoke point