Handbook of fire and explosion protection engineering principles : for oil, gas, chemical and related facilities / by Dennis P. Nolan.

Handbook of fire and explosion protection engineering principles : for oil, gas, chemical and related facilities /

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The security and economic stability of many nations and of multinational oil companies are highly dependent on the safe and uninterrupted operation of their oil, gas, and chemical facilities. One of the most critical impacts that can occur to these operations are fires and explosions from accidental...

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Main Author: Nolan, Dennis P.
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Burlington, MA : Elsevier Inc., 2011.
Edition:2nd ed.
Subjects:
Chemical plants > Fires and fire prevention.
Petroleum refineries > Fires and fire prevention.
Explosions.
Explosions > Safety measures.
Explosions
explosions.
Online Access: Full text (Wentworth users only)
Local Note:ProQuest Ebook Central
Table of Contents:
  • Overview of Oil & Gas facilities
  • Philosophy of Protection Principles
  • Physical Properties of Hydrocarbons
  • Characteristics of Hydrocarbon Releases, Fires and Explosions
  • Historical survey of Fire and Explosion Incidents in the Hydrocarbon Industries
  • Risk Analysis
  • Segregation, Separation and Arrangement
  • Grading, Containment and Drainage Systems
  • Process Controls
  • Emergency Shutdown
  • Depressurization, Blowdown and Venting
  • Overpressure and Thermal Relief
  • Control of Ignition Sources
  • Elimination of Process Releases
  • Fire and Explosion Resistant Systems
  • Fire and Gas Detection and Alarm Systems
  • Evacuation
  • Methods of Fire Suppression
  • Special Locations, Facilities and Locations
  • Human Factors and Ergonomic Considerations.

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