Chemical process safety learning from case histories

Gives insight into eliminating specific classes of hazards, while providing real case histories with valuable messages. There are practical sections on mechanical integrity, management of change, and incident investigation programs, along with a long list of helpful resources. New chapter in this ed...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Sanders, R. E ((Roy E.))
Corporate Author: ScienceDirect (Online service)
Format: Electronic Book
Language:English
Published: Amsterdam Boston Elsevier Butterworth Heinemann c2005
Edition:3rd ed
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Online Access:An electronic book accessible through the World Wide Web; click for information
Table of Contents:
  • Perspective, Perspective, Perspective; Good Intentions; Focusing on Water and Steam: The Ever-Present and Sometimes Evil Twins; Preparation for Maintenance; Maintenance-Induced Accidents and Process Piping Problems; One-Minute Modifications: Small Quick Changes in a Plant Can Create Bad Memories; Accidents Moving Chemicals with Compressors, Hoses and Pumps; Failure to Use, Consult, or Understand Specifications; "Imagine If" Modifications and Practical Problem Solving; The Role of Mechanical Integrity in Chemical Process Safety; Effectively Managing Change within the Chemical Industry; Investigating and Sharing Near-Misses and Unfortunate Accidents; Sources of Helpful Information for Process Safety