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THE ART OF HSEQ
GETTING PFP RIGHT
Picking the right passive ? re protection (PFP) product can be a mine? eld. Richard Holliday assesses the issues. Generic names and descriptions Typical uses and considerations assive ? re protection (PFP) is
Cement-based Typically now only used onshore due to weight and long often considered a nuisance. • Reinforced concrete term weathering issues.
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It seems to cover every bit • Concrete encased steel Low-cost, low-skilled application and local supply are of metal on oil and gas platforms, • Lightweight cementitious products main strengths.
terminals, re? neries and petrochemi-
Epoxy intumescent (or subliming) These are the most commonly-used materials on o