Handbook of explosion prevention and protection [[electronic resource] /] / edited by Martin Hattwig, Henrikus Steen

• Pubblicazione: Weinheim, : Wiley-VCH, c2004
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (721 p.)
• Disciplina: 363.1798; 604.7; 662.2
• Soggetto topico: Explosives - Safety measures; Gases - Safety measures; Explosions - Prevention
• Soggetto genere / forma: Electronic books.
• Altri autori: HattwigMartin SteenHenrikus
• Note generali: Translation of: Handbuch des Explosionsschutzes. Weinheim : Wiley-VCH, 2000.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references (p. 641-688) and index.
• Nota di contenuto: Handbook of Explosion Prevention and Protection; Contents; Preface of the Editors; List of Contributors; 1 Explosion Processes; 1.1 Introduction; 1.1.1 Quantitative Description of Combustion Processes; 1.1.2 Ignition; 1.1.3 Thermal Ignition; 1.1.4 Chain Explosion - Chain Reactions; 1.1.5 Ignition Temperature; 1.1.6 Ignition Delay Times; 1.2 Propagation of Combustion Processes in the Gas Phase; 1.2.1 Flames in Premixed Gases; 1.2.2 Flame Temperature; 1.2.3 Reaction Zone; 1.2.4 Interaction of Flames with a Wall; 1.2.5 Description of Detonations and Shock Waves; 1.2.6 Limits of Detonability ; 1.2.7 Spherical Detonations1.3 Instationary Flame Propagation: Explosions; 1.3.1 Flames in Tubes: Open Systems; 1.3.2 Flames in Closed Systems; 1.3.3 Influence of Obstacles in the Flame Path; 1.3.4 Direct Transition to Detonation; 1.4 Explosions in the Open; 1.4.1 Combustion of a Gas Cloud: An Idealized Model; 1.4.2 Effect of Obstacles: Analysis of Accidents; 2 Ignition Processes; 2.1 Electrical Ignition Sources; 2.1.1 Introduction; 2.1.2 Ignition Process in Explosible Atmospheres; 2.1.3 Minimum Ignition Energy of Flammable Gases and Vapors; 2.1.3.1 The Concept of Minimum Ignition Energy ; 2.1.3.2 Determination Methods2.1.3.3 Minimum Ignition Energies; 2.1.3.4 Peculiarities of Hardly Flammable Vapors; 2.1.3.5 Determination of the Minimum Ignition Energy by Laser Breakthrough; 2.1.3.6 Energy Turnover in Sparks; 2.1.4 Minimum Ignition Energy of Flammable Dusts; 2.1.4.1 Determination Methods; 2.1.4.2 Influence of an Inductance in the Discharge Circuit; 2.1.5 Sparks on Opening and Closing Electrical Circuits; 2.1.5.1 Introduction; 2.1.5.2 Spark Test Apparatus; 2.1.5.3 Limiting Values for Ignition in Capacitive, Inductive, and Ohmic Circuits ; 2.1.5.4 Explosion Prevention and Protection for Electrical Equipment2.1.5.5 Compensating Electric Currents (Stray Currents) in Plants; 2.1.6 Unintended Reception of High-Frequency Radiation; 2.1.6.1 Structures in Plants Capable of Reception; 2.1.6.2 Limiting Values for Ignition; 2.1.6.3 Assessment of the Ignition Hazard and Prevention Measures; 2.2 Ignition Hazards due to Static Electricity; 2.2.1 Fundamentals; 2.2.2 Sytematic Approach for Judging Ignition Hazards due to Electrostatic Charging; 2.2.3 Discharges in Gases; 2.2.4 Different Types of Discharge; 2.2.4.1 Spark Discharges ; 2.2.4.2 Corona Discharge2.2.4.3 Brush Discharges; 2.2.4.4 Propagating Brush Discharges; 2.2.4.5 Discharges from Conical Piles of Bulk Goods; 2.2.4.6 Lightninglike Discharges; 2.2.5 Charging of Solid Materials; 2.2.6 Charging of Liquids; 2.2.6.1 Charge Relaxation in Nonpolar Liquids; 2.2.6.2 Ignition Hazards during Filling of Tanks; 2.2.6.3 Stirring of Two-Phase Mixtures; 2.2.6.4 Spraying of Liquids, Tank Cleaning; 2.2.7 Charging during Handling of Gases; 2.2.7.1 General; 2.2.7.2 Fire Extinguishers; 2.2.7.3 Inerting; 2.2.7.4 Tank Cleaning with Steam ; 2.2.7.5 Unintended Release of Compressed Gases
• Sommario/riassunto: The new definitive reference in the field.Between them, the renowned team of editors and authors have amassed unparalleled experience at such institutes as BAM, PTB, Pittsburgh National Institute for Occupational Health and Safety, BASF AG, and the University of Göttingen. In this work -- the first of its kind for 35 years -- they describe in detail those measures that prevent or limit industrial explosions and the damage so caused. They cover various preventative methods, as well as the current state of technology combined with data gained through experimentation.This handbook offers
• Titolo autorizzato: Handbook of explosion prevention and protection
• ISBN: 1-281-23928-3; 9786611239282; 1-61344-827-9; 3-527-61246-7; 3-527-61247-5
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9910144329303321
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