Study of optimal layout based on integrated probabilistic framework (IPF): Case of a crude oil tank farm

In a crude oil tank farm containing more than one tank, the potential thermal radiation flux received by an object at an arbitrary location is the superposition of those from different tanks. For the optimization of space collocation and floor area of tank farm from inherently safe design, if the damage risk of an object from other overall tanks equals to the critical acceptable damage risk, and the corresponding floor area of tank farm is the minimum, it will certainly result in an optimal space collocation. The handling method for the mentioned problem inherently reduces property loss and casualty to some extent.