Citation

Hori I, Kawabata T. Sociotechnica 2004; 2: 414-424.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2004, The University of Tokyo, Sociotechnology Research Network)

DOI

10.3392/sociotechnica.2.414

PMID

unavailable

Abstract

On September 26, 2003, at Tokachi-Oki (southeast offshore of Hokkaido), a strong earthquake (Mj 8) occurred. The fire accident of a crude oil tank and a naphtha tank at the oil refinery located in Tomakomai City, occurred by this earthquake, generated sloshing in their tanks.In this report, focusing on earthquake-proof measures for oil tanks, regulation trends and emergency procedures were examined from the viewpoint of science and technology for safety. In addition, the discrepancy between expert knowledge in the special field and understanding in lay people was discussed with a suggestion of better information disclosure.

Language: ja