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Asia-Pacific Journal of Chemical Engineering, vol.20, no.5, 2025 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
Chemical facilities storing large volumes of flammable liquids close to residential areas pose severe fire-and-explosion hazards that can escalate into disasters. In this study, a tank farm located within Istanbul's city limits is examined to evaluate possible catastrophic scenarios using consequence analysis methods. For this purpose, several release and ignition scenarios under varying wind conditions are simulated in ALOHA software. The results reveal a high likelihood of a pool fire propagating to nearby rural structures especially under a domino-effect scenario placing all adjacent buildings within the lethal zone and some at risk of ignition. These findings demonstrate that proactive, region-wide risk assessments including detailed land-use planning are essential for accurately characterizing and mitigating hazards to both people and the environment.