Process Plant Layout, 2nd Edition

Chapter 16

Central Services

Abstract

The term “Central Services” is not used here in the sense of utilities, but in the sense of personnel and visitor support services. Careful consideration of these services is important in layout design, as they may represent the most vulnerable receptors for any loss of containment event on site. Such buildings may also contain substantial amounts of vital information. Some parts at least must be secure against blast, fire (and firefighting) damage, plant or off-site hazards, unauthorized entry, or occupation. The buildings must also conform to the national and local fire protection standards for offices, and ideally be esthetically pleasing.

Keywords

Central services; offices; laboratories; canteens ...