What went wrong? : case histories of process plant disasters /

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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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Detalles Bibliográficos
Clasificación:Libro Electrónico
Autor principal: Kletz, Trevor A.
Formato: Electrónico eBook
Idioma:Inglés
Publicado: Burlington, MA : Elsevier, ©1999.
Edición:4th ed.
Temas:
Chemical plants > Accidents.
Usines chimiques > Accidents.
Acceso en línea:Texto completo
Tabla de Contenidos:
  • 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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