Explosion Hazards And Evaluation

Author : W.E. Baker,P.A. Cox,J.J. Kulesz,R.A. Strehlow,P.S. Westine
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 840 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2012-12-02
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9780444599889

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Explosion Hazards and Evaluation by W.E. Baker,P.A. Cox,J.J. Kulesz,R.A. Strehlow,P.S. Westine Pdf

Explosion Hazards and Evaluation presents the principles and applications of explosion hazards evaluation. The text is organized into nine chapters. Chapters 1 and 2 discuss the energy release processes which generate accidental explosions, and the resulting development of pressure and shock waves in a surrounding atmosphere. The manner in which the "free-field" waves are modified in interacting with structures or other objects in their paths is discussed in Chapter 3. Structural response to blast loading and non-penetrating impact is covered in two chapters, with Chapter 4 including simplified analysis methods and Chapter 5 including numerical methods. Chapter 6 includes a rather comprehensive treatment of generation of fragments and missiles in explosions, and the flight and effects of impact of these objects. Chapter 7 considers thermal radiation of large chemical explosions. Explosions may or may not cause damage or casualty, and various damage criteria have been developed for structures, vehicles, and people. These criteria are presented in Chapter 8. General procedures for both the postmortem evaluation of accidental explosions and for design for blast and impact resistance are reviewed in Chapter 9. Engineers, scientists, and plant safety personnel will find the book very useful.

Author : WE. Baker
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 807 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:756782494

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Explosion Hazards and Evaluation by WE. Baker Pdf

Author : W. E. Baker
Publisher : Elsevier Science Limited
Page : 807 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 1983
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0444420940

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Explosion Hazards and Evaluation by W. E. Baker Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 32 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 1956
Category : Zirconium
ISBN : UOM:39015095076462

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Zirconium Fire and Explosion Hazard Evaluation by Anonim Pdf

Author : CCPS (Center for Chemical Process Safety)
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 245 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2012-11-07
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781118312988

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Guidelines for Evaluating Process Plant Buildings for External Explosions, Fires, and Toxic Releases by CCPS (Center for Chemical Process Safety) Pdf

Siting of permanent and temporary buildings in process areas requires careful consideration of potential effects of explosions and fires arising from accidental release of flammable materials. This book, which updates the 1996 edition, provides a single-source reference that explains the American Petroleum Institute (API) permanent (752) and temporary (753) building recommended practices and details how to implement them. New coverage on toxicity and updated standards are also highlighted. Practical and easy-to-use, this reliable guide is a must-have for implementing safe building practices.

Author : Major Hazards Assessment Panel. Overpressure Working Party
Publisher : IChemE
Page : 82 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0852953151

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Explosions in the Process Industries by Major Hazards Assessment Panel. Overpressure Working Party Pdf

This booklet provides a summary of the information on which estimation of the injuries and damage caused by the blast and consequent missile effects of large explosions can be made for planning and design purposes.

Author : D. Rasbash,G. Ramachandran,B. Kandola,J. Watts,M. Law
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 496 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2004-04-21
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780470020074

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Evaluation of Fire Safety by D. Rasbash,G. Ramachandran,B. Kandola,J. Watts,M. Law Pdf

Fire safety is a major concern in many industries, particularly as there have been significant increases in recent years in the quantities of hazardous materials in process, storage or transport. Plants are becoming larger and are often situated in or close to densely populated areas, and the hazards are continually highlighted with incidents such as the fires and explosions at the Piper Alpha oil and gas platform, and the Enschede firework factory. As a result, greater attention than ever before is now being given to the evaluation and control of these hazards. In a comprehensive treatment of the subject unavailable elsewhere, this book describes in detail the applications of hazard and risk analysis to fire safety, going on to develop and apply quantification methods. It also gives an explanation in quantitative terms of improvements in fire safety in association with the costs that are expended in their achievement. Furthermore, a quantitative approach is applied to major fire and explosion disasters to demonstrate crucial faults and events. Featuring: Full international coverage and a review of several major fires and explosion disasters. Presentation of the properties and science of fire including the latest research. Detailed coverage of the performance of fire safety measures. This is an essential book for practitioners in fire safety engineering, loss prevention professionals, technical personnel in insurance companies as well as academics involved in fire science and postgraduate students. This book is also a useful reference for fire safety officers, building designers, engineers in the process industries, safety practitioners and risk assessment consultants.

Author : Rolf K. Eckhoff
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 436 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2013-11-25
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780127999722

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Explosion Hazards in the Process Industries by Rolf K. Eckhoff Pdf

Explosions in the process industries injure or kill hundreds, if not thousands, of workers every year. They occur in process plants, refineries, platforms and pipelines all over the world. Millions of dollars are spent repairing damages, replacing equipment and rebuilding facilities in the wake of this destruction. This book explores different types of explosions that can occur in a facility and the necessary steps to guard against them. A clear set of preventative measures, rules and standards combine to make this book a convenient guide to real-world applications. Additional theoretical issues in the use of probabilistic equations and scenarios make this book an absolute necessity for process industry safety.

Author : Rolf K. Eckhoff
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 719 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2003-07-18
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0080488749

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Dust Explosions in the Process Industries by Rolf K. Eckhoff Pdf

Unfortunately, dust explosions are common and costly in a wide array of industries such as petrochemical, food, paper and pharmaceutical. It is imperative that practical and theoretical knowledge of the origin, development, prevention and mitigation of dust explosions is imparted to the responsible safety manager. The material in this book offers an up to date evaluation of prevalent activities, testing methods, design measures and safe operating techniques. Also provided is a detailed and comprehensive critique of all the significant phases relating to the hazard and control of a dust explosion. An invaluable reference work for industry, safety consultants and students. A completely new chapter on design of electrical equipment to be used in areas containing combustible/explosible dust A substantially extended and re-organized final review chapter, containing nearly 400 new literature references from the years 1997-2002 Extensive cross-referencing from the original chapters 1-7 to the corresponding sections of the expanded review chapter

Author : Faisal Khan
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2019-07-15
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780128175507

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Methods in Chemical Process Safety by Faisal Khan Pdf

Process safety is a disciplined framework for managing the integrity of operating systems and processes handling hazardous substances. Continued occurrence of major losses have had a significant impact on the industry's approaches to modern process safety. Consequently, the process safety management is now globally recognized as the primary approach for establishing the level of safety in operations required to manage high-hazard processes. With this in mind, and also due to the evolution in regulatory thinking that integrated traditional occupational safety with process safety, several process safety methods were developed by industry associations around the world. Although all these methods share the same basic objectives, the number of program elements may vary depending on the criteria used. Consequently, selecting the best method to chemical process safety could be challenging due to the existence of different options. I decided to write this project to address this challenge by provide an overview of the most important recent advancements and contributions in chemical process safety. The project helps researchers and professionals to obtain guidance on the selection and practice of chemical process safety methods. The main features of this volume are: To acquaint the reader/researcher with the fundamentals of the process safety To provide most recent advancements and contributions in the given topic from practical point of view To provide readers views/opinions of the expert in each topic To provide guidance on the practice of the given topic The selection of the author(s) of each chapter from among the leading researchers and/or practitioners for each given topic

Author : CCPS (Center for Chemical Process Safety)
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 205 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2010-09-09
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780470937921

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Guidelines for Evaluating Process Plant Buildings for External Explosions and Fires by CCPS (Center for Chemical Process Safety) Pdf

Dedicated to the Memory and Spirit of Donald F. Othmer Though there are many industry practices for building design and siting, they do not always apply to all sectors of the industry, or ensure consistent levels of safety. This practical book, written by the same author as API Recommended Practice 752, provides the details to implement the recommended practice, "Management of Hazards Associated with Location of Process Plant Buildings." Its contents include safety guidelines on fire and explosion risks to process plant buildings as a result of events external to the building, which can apply across the spectrum of industries, and to conditions at any site. The book also offers guidance on assessing, screening, and managing risks associated with building design and siting. Two appendices give extensive coverage of explosion and fire phenomena, and effects and principles of blast-resistant design.

Author : American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE)
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 98 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2016-03-21
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780816906239

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Dow's Fire and Explosion Index Hazard Classification Guide by American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) Pdf

This popular safety best-seller is designed to help the user quantify the expected damage of potential fire and explosion incidents in realistic terms, identify the equipment likely to contribute to the creation or escalation of an incident, and communicate the fire and explosion risk potential to management. Based on Dow's Fire and Explosion Risk Analysis Program, the index provides a step-by-step, objective evaluation of the actual fire and explosion, as well as reactivity potential of process equipment and its contents.

Author : Paul Amyotte
Publisher : Butterworth-Heinemann
Page : 281 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 2013-05-14
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780123972637

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An Introduction to Dust Explosions by Paul Amyotte Pdf

Preventable dust explosions continue to occur in industry in spite of significant research and practice efforts worldwide over many years. There is a need for effective understanding of the unique hazards posed by combustible dust. This book describes a number of dust explosion myths – which together cover the main source of dust explosion hazards – the reasons they exist and the corresponding scientific and engineering facts that mitigate these circumstances. An Introduction to Dust Explosions describes the main erroneous beliefs about the origin and propagation of dust explosions. It offers fact-based explanations for their occurrence and the impact of such events and provides a critical guide to managing and mitigating dust explosion risks. Designed to prevent accidents, injury, loss of life and capital damage An easy-to-read, scientifically rigorous treatment of the facts and fictions of dust explosions for those who need to – or ought to – understand dust explosions, their occurrence and consequences Enables the management and mitigation of these critical industrial hazards

Author : U.S. Department of Labor,Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Publisher : CreateSpace
Page : 24 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2014-03-08
Category : Law
ISBN : 1496186966

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Hazard Communication Guidance for Combustible Dusts by U.S. Department of Labor,Occupational Safety and Health Administration Pdf

Combustible dusts are fine particles that present an explosion hazard when suspended in air under certain conditions. A dust explosion can cause catastrophic loss of life, injuries, and destruction of buildings. The U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) identified 281 combustible dust incidents between 1980 and 2005 that led to the deaths of 119 workers, injured 718, and extensively damaged numerous industrial facilities. More recently, additional incidents have occurred. On February 7, 2008, a sugar dust explosion and subsequent fire at a sugar refinery in Port Wentworth, Georgia, caused 14 deaths and left many other workers seriously injured with severe burns. In many of these incidents, workers and managers were unaware of the potential for dust explosions, or failed to recognize the serious nature of dust explosion hazards. The CSB reviewed Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) of 140 known substances that produce combustible dusts and found poor or inadequate transmittal of information regarding potential dust hazards; 41% of the MSDSs reviewed by the CSB did not warn users about potential explosion hazards. Of the remaining 59% of MSDSs sampled, most of the information was either not stated in a place or manner clearly recognized by workers, or was not specific to hazards related to combustible dusts (CSB, 2006). The Hazard Communication Standard comprehensively addresses the evaluation of the potential hazards of chemicals and the communication of hazard information to workers (29 CFR 1910. 1200(a)(2)). It is a performance-oriented standard that applies to any chemical known to be present in the workplace in such a manner that workers may be exposed under normal conditions of use or in a foreseeable emergency (29 CFR 1910.1200 (b)(2)). Regarding dusts and other particulates, a hazard evaluation must be conducted taking into consideration all discernible hazards, including that of explosibility. It is incumbent upon manufacturers and importers to provide information on the potential for and control of combustible dusts. This document is intended to help manufacturers and importers of chemicals recognize the potential for dust explosions and to identify appropriate protective measures as part of their hazard determination under the Hazard Communication Standard (HCS). This evaluation of hazards ensures that downstream employers and workers are provided MSDSs with complete and accurate information regarding dust explosion hazards, appropriate information is included on labels, and that workers are properly trained regarding workplace combustible dust hazards. Adequate communication of hazard information is essential to ensuring that both employers and workers are aware of dust related hazards and measures that can be taken to prevent dust explosions.

Author : Y. Wada,N. Foster,T. Yoshida
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 330 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 1995-11-20
Category : Science
ISBN : 0080540686

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Safety of Reactive Chemicals and Pyrotechnics by Y. Wada,N. Foster,T. Yoshida Pdf

Accidents involving reactive chemicals can often be prevented, or their effects alleviated, if those handling them have a sound knowledge both of their hazardous properties and of appropriate handling methods. This book addresses this need. It opens with a definition of the key technical terms and evaluation methods for hazardous materials are outlined. Chapter 2 covers accidents involving self-reactive substances, accidents occurring during chemical reactions, and accidents involving hazardous products in the event of an earthquake. In the next three chapters, methods for evaluating fire and explosion hazards of reactive substances are covered. The test methods described include DSC test using a sealed cell, impact sensitivity tests, the ignitability test, burning tests, the pyrolytic severity test, and shock sensitivity tests. Recently, the Japanese Fire Services Law was amended, requiring hazardous materials to be evaluated and classified by appropriate tests. These test methods, described in chapter 4, are related to oxidising solids, combustible solids, spontaneous ignition substances, and water-reactive substances. The final chapter gives examples of the safety assessment of various pyrotechnics. There are few books available on this subject and none so comprehensive. Each of the methods described is practical, effective and of low cost; and many of the application results are from the author's own laboratory. The book will be invaluable to those in public and industrial safety laboratories, R & D chemical laboratories, Fire Departments, explosives manufacturers, and those responsible for the transportation of hazardous materials.