DAMAGE TO OIL REFINERIES FROM MAJOR EARTHQUAKES

Some typical oil refinery and refinery type equipment are described, and direct earthquake effects are summarized. The structural damage data for 11 different earthquakes in California, Alaska, Japan, Nicaragua, and Greece are tabulated. The data reveals that the extent of the damage to various plants can differ considerably from a given earthquake to earthquake. However some patterns are recognizable and are briefly summarized. It is concluded that with the notable exception of the tanks, the components of an oil refinery perform well. Damage to production facilities is minor. Damage to storage is severe and indicates the need to upgrade their performance.

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  American Society of Civil Engineers

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• Authors:
  • Neilsen, R
  • KIREMIDJIAN, A S
• Publication Date: 1986-6

Media Info

• Features: References; Tables;
• Pagination: p. 1481-91
• Serial:
  • Journal of Structural Engineering
  • Volume: 112
  • Issue Number: 6
  • Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers
  • ISSN: 0733-9445
  • Serial URL: http://ascelibrary.org/loi/jsendh

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Earthquake resistant design; Earthquake resistant structures; Earthquakes; Fuel storage; Loss and damage; Petroleum refineries; Storage facilities; Storage tanks; Structural analysis
• Old TRIS Terms: Refineries
• Subject Areas: Design; Geotechnology; Highways; Planning and Forecasting; Terminals and Facilities; I21: Planning of Transport Infrastructure;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00459482
• Record Type: Publication
• Report/Paper Numbers: ASCE Paper 20658
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Nov 30 1986 12:00AM