What are the treatment methods for liquefied gas tanker leaks?
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For the treatment of leaks, the main methods currently adopted are plugging, tank transfer, and dilution. Relevant introduction: 1. Basic requirements: Follow the treatment principle of "evacuation and clearing, delineation of areas, orderly treatment, and ensuring safety." Establish a command post in the safe upwind and downwind areas to implement unified on-site organization and command. Control and eliminate all sources of danger that may cause explosions. Organize capable forces to carry out the treatment, ensuring protection and cover. 2. Protection: Anti-static spark measures, using all-cotton anti-static underwear and outerwear, gloves, socks, combat suits, nail-free boots, or wetting combat suits. Measures to control and eliminate ignition sources, including cutting off all power and gas sources; extinguishing open flames around or suspending high-heat equipment; turning off BP, mobile phones, handheld radios, and cutting telephone lines; using spark-free treatment tools.
If a liquefied gas tanker leaks, my first thought is safety first. The gas is flammable and explosive, which can cause explosions or poisoning. The first step is to park in an open area, turn off all power sources and the engine to avoid ignition sources. Do not touch any metal or electrical devices, and avoid using mobile phones. Quickly evacuate people and vehicles around to the upwind side, at least 100 meters away. Immediately call 119 to report the leak, providing details such as the location, the condition of the tanker, and wind direction. Professional rescue teams will handle it wearing protective gear—do not attempt repairs yourself, as the risk is too high. After the incident, thoroughly inspect the tank's seals and maintain the pipelines to prevent secondary leaks. Keeping fire extinguishers and alarms on board is a plus. If encountering a similar situation on the road, I always slow down and keep my distance, avoiding crowds.
