Glossary
Accident Unintended and unforeseen event or series of events and circumstances that results in one or more undesirable consequences.
Accident scenario Sequence of events leading to adverse consequences.
Atmospheric tank Vessel with a fixed or a floating roof in which hazardous substances are contained at atmospheric pressure. Atmospheric tanks are commonly used for the storage of large quantities of liquid hydrocarbons.
BLEVE Boiling liquid expanding vapor explosion. This is an explosion that is caused by the rupture of a vessel that contains a pressurized toxic or flammable liquid that is heated above its boiling point. If the liquid is flammable, a BLEVE is associated with a fireball in case of immediate ignition, or with a flash fire ...
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