Understanding atmospheric dispersion of accidental releases

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Corporate Author: American Institute of Chemical Engineers. Center for Chemical Process Safety.
Other Authors: DeVaull, George E.
Format: eBook
Language: English
Published: New York, NY : Center for Chemical Process Safety of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers, ©1995.
Series: CCPS concept book.
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ISBN: 1591245869
9781591245865
9780470937983
047093798X
9780470937990
0470937998
0816906815
9780816906819
Physical Description: 1 online resource (xii, 44 pages) : illustrations

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245 0 0 |a Understanding atmospheric dispersion of accidental releases /  |c George E. DeVaull [and others]. 
260 |a New York, NY :  |b Center for Chemical Process Safety of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers,  |c ©1995. 
300 |a 1 online resource (xii, 44 pages) :  |b illustrations 
336 |a text  |b txt  |2 rdacontent 
337 |a computer  |b c  |2 rdamedia 
338 |a online resource  |b cr  |2 rdacarrier 
490 1 |a CCPS concept book 
500 |a "A CCPS concept book." 
504 |a Includes bibliographical references (pages 42-44). 
506 |a Plný text je dostupný pouze z IP adres počítačů Univerzity Tomáše Bati ve Zlíně nebo vzdáleným přístupem pro zaměstnance a studenty 
520 8 |a Annotation  |b A brief introduction to a complex topic, giving a description of the processes involved in an accidental or emergency release and the resulting downwind transport and dilution of gases, vapors, and aerosols. 
505 0 |a Understanding Atmospheric Dispersion of Accidental Releases; Contents; Preface; Nomenclature; 1. Introduction; 1.1. Purpose; 1.2. Release/Dispersion Scenario Overview; 1.3. Hazards; 2. Meteorology; 2.1 The Atmosphere; 2.2. Turbulence in the Atmosphere; 2.3. Mechanically Generated Turbulence'; 2.4. Vertical Density Stratification and Buoyancy; 2.5. Atmospheric Stability Classifications; 2.6. Similarity Scaling in the Atmospheric Boundary Layer; 2.7. Changes over Time in the Atmospheric Boundary Layer; 3. Source Estimates-Leaks and Ruptures; 3.1. Leaks and Small Holes. 
505 8 |a 3.2. Phase Changes in Released Fluids3.3. Aerosol Formation in Liquid or Flashing Liquid Releases; 3.4. Transient Vessel Inventory Loss; 3.5. Catastrophic Vessel Failures; 4. Sources-Liquid Pools; 4.1. Boiling Liquid Pools; 4.2. Evaporation of Volatile Liquids; 4.3. Evaporation of Relatively Nonvolatile Liquids; 4.4. Multicomponent Mixture Spills; 5. Buoyant and Dense-Gas Jet Releases; 5.1 Jet Length Scales; 5.2. Momentum and Buoyancy; 5.3. The Effect of Wind and Ambient Turbulence; 6. Low-Velocity Dense-Gas Releases; 6.1. Source Specification; 6.2. Source Area Region. 
505 8 |a 6.3. Stably-Stratified Region6.4. Passive Dispersion Region; 7. Passive Dispersion; 7.1. The Mechanics of Turbulent Dispersion; 7.2. Passive Dispersion from Elevated Releases; 7.3. Near-Ground Passive Dispersion; 7.4. Dispersion Averaging Times; 8. Complex Flow Considerations; 8.1. Building Wakes and Stack Downwash; 8.2. Gravity-Driven Flows and the Effects of Terrain; 8.3. Aerosol Rainout; 8.4. Fanning Plumes and Subsidence; 9. Hazard Evaluations; 9.1. Chemical Toxicity; 9.2. Flammability; 10. Computer Models; References. 
590 |a Knovel  |b Knovel (All titles) 
650 0 |a Atmospheric diffusion. 
650 0 |a Vapors  |x Environmental aspects. 
650 0 |a Industrial accidents. 
655 7 |a elektronické knihy  |7 fd186907  |2 czenas 
655 9 |a electronic books  |2 eczenas 
700 1 |a DeVaull, George E. 
710 2 |a American Institute of Chemical Engineers.  |b Center for Chemical Process Safety. 
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776 0 8 |i Online version:  |t Understanding atmospheric dispersion of accidental releases.  |d New York, NY : Center for Chemical Process Safety of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers, ©1995  |w (OCoLC)1011325047 
830 0 |a CCPS concept book. 
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