LEADER 05280nam 2200649Ia 450 001 9911006975503321 005 20250913221347.0 010 $a1-281-07794-1 010 $a9786611077945 010 $a0-08-052423-0 035 $a(CKB)1000000000327083 035 $a(EBL)317248 035 $a(OCoLC)156979184 035 $a(SSID)ssj0000073205 035 $a(PQKBManifestationID)12006222 035 $a(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000073205 035 $a(PQKBWorkID)10103972 035 $a(PQKB)11487041 035 $a(MiAaPQ)EBC317248 035 $a(ODN)ODN0000608479 035 $a(EXLCZ)991000000000327083 100 $a20080815d1998 uy 0 101 0 $aeng 135 $aur|n|---||||| 181 $ctxt 182 $cc 183 $acr 200 10$aWhat went wrong? $ecase studies of process plant disasters 205 $a4th ed. 210 $aHouston, Tex. $cGulf Pub.$dc1998 215 $a1 online resource (433 p.) 300 $aDescription based upon print version of record. 311 08$a0-88415-920-5 320 $aIncludes bibliographical references and index. 327 $aFront Cover; What Went Wrong?: Case Histories of Process Plant Disasters; Copyright Page; Contents; Acknowledgments; Preface; Units and Nomenclature; Chapter 1. Preparation for Maintenance; 1.1 Isolation; 1.2 Identification; 1.3 Removal of hazards; 1.4 Procedures not followed; 1.5 Quality of maintenance; 1.6 A personal note; Chapter 2. Modifications; 2.1 Startup modifications; 2.2 Minor modifications; 2.3 Modifications made during maintenance; 2.4 Temporary modifications; 2.5 Sanctioned modifications; 2.6 Process modifications; 2.7 New tools; 2.8 Organizational changes; 2.9 Gradual changes 327 $a2.10 Modification chains2.11 Modifications made to improve the environment; 2.12 Control of modifications; Chapter 3. Accidents Caused by Human Error; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Accidents caused by simple slips; 3.3 Accidents that could be prevented by better training; Chapter 4. Labeling; 4.1 Labeling of equipment; 4.2 Labeling of instruments; 4.3 Labeling of chemicals; 4.4 Labels not understood; Chapter 5. Storage Tanks; 5.1 Overfilling; 5.2 Overpressuring; 5.3 Sucking in; 5.4 Explosions; 5.5 Floating-roof tanks; 5.6 Miscellaneous incidents; 5.7 FRP tanks; Chapter 6. Stacks; 6.1 Stack explosions 327 $a6.2 Blocked stacks6.3 Heat radiation; Chapter 7. Leaks; 7.1 Some common sources of leaks; 7.2 Control of leaks; 7.3 Leaks onto water, wet ground, or insulation; 7.4 Detection of leaks; 7.5 Fugitive emissions; Chapter 8. Liquefied Flammable Gases; 8.1 Major leaks; 8.2 Minor leaks; 8.3 Other leaks; Chapter 9. Pipe and Vessel Failures; 9.1 Pipe failures; 9.2 Pressure vessel failures; Chapter 10. Other Equipment; 10.1 Centrifuges; 10.2 Pumps; 10.3 Air coolers; 10.4 Relief valves; 10.5 Heat exchangers; 10.6 Cooling towers; 10.7 Furnaces; Chapter 11. Entry to Vessels 327 $a11.1 Vessels not freed from hazardous material11.2 Hazardous materials introduced; 11.3 Vessels not isolated from sources of danger; 11.4 Unauthorized entry; 11.5 Entry into vessels with irrespirable atmospheres; 11.6 Rescue; 11.7 Analysis of vessel atmosphere; 11.8 What is a confined space?; 11.9 Every possible error; Chapter 12. Hazards of Common Materials; 12.1 Compressed air; 12.2 Water; 12.3 Nitrogen; 12.4 Heavy oils (including heat transfer oils); Chapter 13. Tank Trucks and Cars; 13.1 Overfilling; 13.2 Burst hoses; 13.3 Fires and explosions; 13.4 Liquefied flammable gases 327 $a13.5 Compressed air13.6 Tipping up; 13.7 Emptying into or filling from the wrong place; 13.8 Contact with live power lines; Chapter 14. Testing of Trips and Other Protective Systems; 14.1 Testing should be thorough; 14.2 All protective equipment should be tested; 14.3 Testing can be overdone; 14.4 Protective systems should not reset themselves; 14.5 Trips should not be disarmed without authorization; 14.6 Instruments should measure directly what we need to know; 14.7 Trips are for emergencies, not for routine use; 14.8 Tests may find faults; 14.9 Some miscellaneous incidents 327 $a14.10 Some accidents at sea 330 $aExpert 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 invaluable and respected book examines the causes and aftermaths of numerous plant disasters - almost every one of which could have been prevented. Case histories illustrate what went wrong and why it went wrong, and then guide you in how to circumvent similar tragedies.* Learn from the 606 $aChemical plants$xAccidents 606 $aChemical plants$xRisk assessment 615 0$aChemical plants$xAccidents. 615 0$aChemical plants$xRisk assessment. 676 $a363.11/966 21 676 $a363.11966 676 $a363.11966 686 $aTEC009010$aTEC017000$2bisacsh 700 $aKletz$b Trevor A$014333 801 0$bMiAaPQ 801 1$bMiAaPQ 801 2$bMiAaPQ 906 $aBOOK 912 $a9911006975503321 996 $aWhat went wrong$93974056 997 $aUNINA