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The methods for calculating heat flux to a vessel exposed to fire are well documented. API RP 520, 521, Standard 2000 and NFPA 30 are the basic industry guidelines providing correlations to calculate this heat flux. Other guidelines are available for less general cases. Given the heat flux, a relieving rate can be calculated to prevent vessel damage caused by over pressure. Considering the height...
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