What went wrong? case histories of process plant disasters

Expert Trevor Kletz examines the causes and aftermaths of numerous plant disasters--almost every one of which could have been prevented. Case histories illustrate what went wrong, why it went wrong, and then guide you in how to circumvent similar tragedies. Learn from the mistakes of others. This in...

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Main Author Kletz, Trevor A.
Format Electronic eBook
LanguageEnglish
Published [Burlington, MA?] : Gulf Professional Pub., ©1999.
Edition4th ed.
Subjects
Chemical plants > Accidents.
elektronické knihy
electronic books
Online AccessFull text
ISBN9780080524238
9780884159209
Physical Description1 online zdroj (xxiii, 408 pages) : illustrations

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Table of Contents:
  • Acknowledgments. Preface. Units and nomenclature. Preparation for maintenance. Modifications. Accidents caused by human error. Labeling. Storage tanks. Stacks. Leaks. Liquefied flammable gases. Pipe and vessel failures. Other equipment. Entry to vessels. Hazards of common materials. Tank trucks and cars. Testing of trips and other protective systems. Static electricity. Materials of construction. Operating methods. Reverse flow and other unforeseen deviations. I didn't know that. Problems with computer control. Inherently safer design. Reactions-planned and unplanned. A final word. Recommended reading. Index.

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