What went wrong? : case studies of process plant disasters

• Autore: Kletz Trevor A
• Pubblicazione: Houston, Tex., : Gulf Pub., c1998
• Edizione: 4th ed.
• Descrizione fisica: 1 online resource (433 p.)
• Disciplina: 363.11/966 21; 363.11966
• Soggetto topico: Chemical plants - Accidents; Chemical plants - Risk assessment
• Classificazione: TEC009010TEC017000
• Note generali: Description based upon print version of record.
• Nota di bibliografia: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• Nota di contenuto: Front 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 ; 2.10 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 ; 6.2 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 ; 11.1 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 ; 13.5 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 ; 14.10 Some accidents at sea
• Sommario/riassunto: 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 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
• Titolo autorizzato: What went wrong
• ISBN: 1-281-07794-1; 9786611077945; 0-08-052423-0
• Formato: Materiale a stampa
• Livello bibliografico: Monografia
• Lingua di pubblicazione: Inglese
• Record Nr.: 9911006975503321
• Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II