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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Bibliographic Details
Main Author Kletz, Trevor A.
Format Electronic eBook
LanguageEnglish
Published Burlington, MA : Elsevier, ©1999.
Edition4th ed.
Subjects
Chemical plants > Accidents.
elektronické knihy
electronic books
Online AccessFull text
ISBN9780080524238
0080524230
0884159205
9780884159209
Physical Description1 online resource (xxiii, 408 pages) : illustrations : digital, HTML and PDF files

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Table of Contents:
  • 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.

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