Decision Tree to Optimize NFPA 30 Criteria in Fire Protection Systems Applied in Oil and Gas Industry

In accordance with risks and hazards associated to oil and gas industry operations, criteria must definitely be developed in order to use NFPA 30 code (Flammable and Combustible Liquids Code) in an adequate way. To meet this purpose, ECOPETROL has developed a decision tree so that both engineers and technicians can use NFPA 30 criteria more easily and more efficiently tailoring the decision making process to the most outstanding and recurrent hazards in west.