Prediction of Safe Distance by Radiant Heat Effect Analysis on Plant Concrete Barrier in Fire

Abstract

As seen in numerous cases of plant accidents, there is a risk of fire and explosion in domestic plants. To mitigate this risk, concrete barriers installed around plant protection facilities are expected to be more effective in reducing fire damage compared to steel barriers. However, it is necessary to assess the temperature and radiant heat effects on the backside of the barriers during a fire. Therefore, in this study, a fire resistance test was conducted on a concrete barrier to evaluate the impact of radiation heat and temperature on the backside of the test specimen, and the range of radiation heat effect was predicted.