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Category: News

Envirograf Joins PFPNet

1 February 2020 by Simon Thurlbeck

We are pleased to announce that Envirograf® are the latest company to join PFPNet! The Envirograf® brand was established in 1983 and quickly evolved to become a leading force in passive fire products. Its reputation as an innovator and developer of passive fire products is widely recognised, and its commitment to product research and development […]

High Heat Flux Testing – Position Paper Draft Available to Download

2 November 2019 by Simon Thurlbeck

We recently updated you on the progress of our High Heat Flux Testing Working Group. The next stages were to: update the position paper being worked on; develop a draft test standard; put together a proposal for a two-phase release validation test; and a produce guidance note on the applicability of the HHF test and […]

What Role Does PFP Play When it Comes to Pool Fire Protection of Process Vessels?

2 November 2019 by Simon Thurlbeck

PFPNet was requested to provide an interpretation of a clause in API 2218 related to pool fire protection of process vessels, and the role that PFP can play in providing fire protection. Here is the view developed by the PFPNet Standards Engagement subcommittee as to how this clause should be interpreted.

3-Sided PFP Protection of Structural Beams – Position Paper

19 October 2019 by Simon Thurlbeck

We would like to thank representatives from Carboline, Gexcon, Hempel, International Paint, Isolatek, JGC, Jotun, MMI Thornton Tomasetti, PFP Specialists, PPG, Promat, Sherwin Williams, Technip FMC, UL, and WarringtonFire for their assistance in developing and reviewing this position paper. It is the position of PFPNet, and its members, that the practice of leaving top surfaces […]

Introducing our Tunnels Technical Subcommittee

6 October 2019 by Simon Thurlbeck

PFPNet’s Steering Committee has approved the formation of a new Technical Subcommittee relating to tunnels. PFPNet member Efectis suggested introducing this subcommittee within PFPNet after a number of industry stakeholders stated that passive fire protection matters should be addressed in the same fashion as active fire protection in tunnels, which is well supported and already […]

Fire Resistance Tests on Weathered / Aged PFP

7 August 2019 by Simon Thurlbeck

“Offshore platforms were operating beyond their design life raising concerns within the industry about how PFP would perform following long term weathering and ageing. Was it still fit for purpose?” The HSE devised a programme to look at real time weathering on a variety of PFP materials over a 10 – 20 year period, which […]

New Member – Exploration and Production Company, Spirit Energy

27 July 2019 by Simon Thurlbeck

We are pleased to announce that Spirit Energy have joined PFPNet and are already contributing to the upcoming technical subcommittee activities. To find out more about one of Europe’s top independent exploration and production companies, click here.

Transforming Fireproofing in the Downstream

27 July 2019 by Simon Thurlbeck

In the event of a hydrocarbon plant fire, unprotected structural steel will only last a few minutes before it collapses. Alfred Miller Contracting (AMC), headquartered in Lake Charles, Louisiana has been in business for over 70 years and fireproof more steel than anyone in North America. In the below article, Bob Pool, AMC’s Executive Vice-President […]

PFPNet, ICorr and IMechE Announce Training Collaboration

27 April 2019 by Simon Thurlbeck

A key objective for PFPNet is to improve knowledge and understanding of Passive Fire Protection (PFP) used in industrial facilities. A fundamental part of this is the provision of training for individuals who are involved in PFP from design to installation and inspection. The Members of PFPNet provide a very significant knowledge base covering all […]

Coatbacks – what are they and why do I need them?

4 February 2019 by Simon Thurlbeck

There is a wide variation in knowledge around the subject of PFP coatbacks – ranging from “what are they and why do I need them?” to detailed calculation methods. Recognising these diverse opinions and methods, the poll of PFPNet Members raised this important aspect of detailing as an area that needs more clarification and guidance. […]