Ethanol Industry

Fire Safety for Ethanol Industry

High-Flame Risk. Zero Margin for Error

The Ethanol industry, vital to India’s energy transition, is also among the most volatile when it comes to fire hazards. With large quantities of flammable liquids, vapour-heavy environments, and high-pressure operations, even a minor lapse in fire protection can lead to catastrophic consequences.

Ethanol plants pose higher fire and explosion risks compared to other industries, especially when located near residential zones. The combination of flammable materials, continuous processing, and storage hazards makes them highly vulnerable.

At Act Masters, we specialize in delivering fire safety solutions built specifically for the Ethanol sector—combining intelligent detection, rapid suppression, and airtight compliance.

Why Fire Safety is Critical in Ethanol Plants

Highly Flammable Process

Ethanol production involves distillation, storage, and transfer of alcohol-based fuels—all of which create highly combustible atmospheres.

Explosion Risk

Alcohol vapors, if not contained or ventilated properly, can lead to flash fires and explosions.

Complex Utility Zones

Boiler rooms, tank farms, pipelines, and process vessels demand zone-specific fire safety strategies.

Stringent Regulatory Oversight

Ethanol units must meet national codes (NBC 2016, OISD, PESO) and withstand frequent audits by authorities.

What We Offer

Automatic Suppression Systems

Foam-based suppression for storage tanks, MVWS in processing areas, and gas suppression for MCC panels.

Foam Pouring System- Inductor and Bladder Tank based. High Velocity Water Spray System- for Transformer and other high voltage installations.

Hazardous Area Installations

Intrinsically safe wiring, explosion-proof panels, and IP-rated equipment designed for ATEX zones.

Integrated Alarm & Control Panels

Centralized fire panels with BMS/BAS integration and auto-fault diagnostics for quick troubleshooting.

Emergency Response Systems

Manual call points, safe egress signage, fire-rated doors, pressurized escape routes, and safety shower stations.

Compliance & Code v

NBC 2016

National Building Code of India

OISD Guidelines

Oil Industry Safety Directorate

PESO Certification

Petroleum & Explosives Safety Organization

NFPA Codes

As applicable for storage, handling & suppression

IS Codes

Indian Standards for materials and system design

Our team ensures your plant remains audit-ready and fully compliant at every stage—from design and documentation to commissioning and NOC liaison.

Why Choose Act Masters

In-depth experience in ethanol plant safety systems

Designs tailored to hazardous & high-pressure zones

End-to-end project execution with fast-track delivery

Documentation, testing & approvals handled in-house

In-depth experience in ethanol plant safety systems

We Are Creating a Better Tomorrow

FAQs

What fire codes and regulations are applicable for ethanol plants?

All ethanol production units must comply with NBC, OISD, and PESO norms. Non-compliance can lead to shutdowns and legal action.

What systems are ideal for ethanol facilities?

A combination of foam-based suppression, Vapor/ Gas detection, and HVWS/MVWS is recommended. The exact system is based on hazard analysis.

Do you help with PESO or OISD approvals?

Yes. Act Masters manages the complete compliance journey, right from design review to final site inspection and certification.

Can you retrofit older ethanol units?

Absolutely. We specialize in modernizing legacy plants with zero-downtime strategies and custom retrofits.

Do you provide training for plant personnel?

Yes. We offer tailored training programs for operators, engineers, and Emergency Response Teams (ERTs) to build emergency readiness and system familiarity.

Contact Us

(+91) 9625275985, 99221-68210

[email protected], [email protected]

Act Masters Private Limited, Cabin No.3A, Second floor of SCO -18,Panchkula, Sector 16, Haryana.

Ethanol Industry

Fire Safety for Ethanol Industry

Why Fire Safety is Critical in Ethanol Plants

What We Offer

Compliance & Code v

Why Choose Act Masters

In-depth experience in ethanol plant safety systems

Designs tailored to hazardous & high-pressure zones

End-to-end project execution with fast-track delivery

Documentation, testing & approvals handled in-house

In-depth experience in ethanol plant safety systems

We Are Creating a Better Tomorrow

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