PFPNet is considering two “schemes” that are aimed at demonstrating competency: The qualification and training of individuals (Qualified Applicator).  Here, the qualification is based on an assessment of competency obtained by both classroom and practical training, and through experience. The qualification and registration of companies (Qualified Application Contractor).  A successful registration is by an audit

Our CSP workshop at the November ‘22 conference proposed two levels of guidance for Cryogenic Spill Protection:  A short “Fundamentals of CSP” document outlining the essential information needed to ensure that a CSP system is correctly supplied and fit-for-purpose, and an “advanced” guidance document, containing more technical details on scenarios, consequence modelling, response of structures

One of the 2023 project commitments from PFPNet is to start the development of the Guidance Books that will define the procedures for the testing, assessment, classification, specification and end use of passive fire protection (PFP) systems used in the hydrocarbon sector.  They will be applicable for all the types of PFP systems that are

We are pleased to confirm that the PFPNet conference will be held on Tuesday 24th and Wednesday 25th October 2023 in Barcelona.  The venue will be the World Trade Center, which is located on the waterfront in Barcelona, next to the historic and commercial centre of the city and 15 minutes’ drive from the main

PFPNet is developing a series of Industry Guidance Books that will provide a go-to-market roadmap and guidance to aid in the testing, assessment, certification, specification and in-service use of PFP systems for different end applications. The first of these Industry Guidance Books will cover the different types of PFP systems that can be used to

We are pleased to release the agenda for this year's technical conference, which will be held in Manchester on the 15th & 16th of November. Agenda Tuesday 15th November 2022 09:00 to 09:45 - Registration and Coffee 09:45 to 10.00 - Introduction and Welcome 10:00 to 11:00 - Recent PFPNet Projects: Session 1 Design Fires

The conference/meeting is structured to update you on the progress of the work we have undertaken recently, to hear your opinions on a future overall strategy for PFPNet, and to collect your views on the outstanding areas that PFPNet should focus on improve quality of installation, specification and design, and how that is best tackled.

In case you missed it, here is a recording of our seminar from the 22nd of June... https://youtu.be/NcAt5-15LAY

A frequent requirement during the design of hydrocarbon project developments is to make an estimate of the type and extent of passive fire protection that might be installed on the facility as early as possible in the design process.   Very often this is needed when details are not fully defined, and the design is developing

We are thrilled to announce that GGB Technical Consulting has joined PFPNet! GGB Technical Consulting provides technical consultancy services in all areas of passive fire protection and corrosion protection coatings, supporting clients in the oil, gas, energy and wider process industries globally, and in the UK construction industry. Find out more here.