THE MEASUREMENT OF POTENTIAL RISK OF FIRE AND EXPLOSION AT GAS STASION IN TO ANTICIPATE NON-MILITARY THREATS

Abstract

Introduction: Gas stations (SPBU in Indonesia) have the potency for fire and explosion hazards due to the storage and distribution of flammable liquids, one of which is Pertamax. This can be a non-military threat in the dimension of public safety because if it occurs, the resulting loss could be very large in terms of material or life. This study aims to determine the risk of fire and explosion at Indonesian gas station. Methods: The risk assessment method used is the Dow's Fire and Explosion Index in a simulated case. Results: The potential for fire and explosion or the value of the Fire Explosion Index (F&EI) in the simulated case is 110,828. The exposure radius is 28,39 m and the damage factor to the Pertamax storage tank is 63%. The large area of the Exposure is 24 m² with an area of 96 m³ of the bunker building volume. The value of the loss suffered by the company in the event of a fire and explosion in the Pertamax tank is Rp. 403.908.076,97. Conclusion: The results of the study have a risk level that is classified as Intermediate, so it is necessary to control risks such as increasing active protection and is expected to be an input in efforts to safeguard against non-military threats so as to reduce the impact of risks and losses that occur in the Pertamax storage tank.