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Electromagnetic well logging : models for MWD/LWD interpretation and tool design / / Wilson C. Chin ; cover design by Kris Hackerott
Electromagnetic well logging : models for MWD/LWD interpretation and tool design / / Wilson C. Chin ; cover design by Kris Hackerott
Autore Chin Wilson C.
Pubbl/distr/stampa Hoboken, New Jersey ; ; Salem, Massachusetts : , : Scrivener Publishing : , : John Wiley & Sons, , 2014
Descrizione fisica 1 online resource (632 p.)
Disciplina 622/.1828
Soggetto topico Oil well logging, Electric - Mathematical models
Electromagnetic waves - Mathematical models
Oil well drilling - Equipment and supplies - Design and construction
ISBN 1-118-83520-4
1-118-83507-7
1-118-83526-3
Classificazione SCI024000
Formato Materiale a stampa
Livello bibliografico Monografia
Lingua di pubblicazione eng
Nota di contenuto Motivating Ideas : General Formulation and Results -- Detailed Theory and Numerical Analysis -- Validations : Qualitative Benchmarks -- Validations : Quantitative Benchmarks at 0 [degrees] and 90 [degrees] -- Quantitative Benchmarks at Deviated Angles -- Validations : Quantitative Benchmarks at Deviated Angles with Borehole Mud and Eccentricity -- Validations : Receiver Voltage Response and Apparent Resistivity -- Simulator Overview and Feature Summary -- Simulator Tutorials and Validation Problems.
Record Nr. UNINA-9910140283603321
Chin Wilson C.  
Hoboken, New Jersey ; ; Salem, Massachusetts : , : Scrivener Publishing : , : John Wiley & Sons, , 2014
Materiale a stampa
Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II
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Electromagnetic well logging : models for MWD/LWD interpretation and tool design / / Wilson C. Chin ; cover design by Kris Hackerott
Electromagnetic well logging : models for MWD/LWD interpretation and tool design / / Wilson C. Chin ; cover design by Kris Hackerott
Autore Chin Wilson C.
Pubbl/distr/stampa Hoboken, New Jersey ; ; Salem, Massachusetts : , : Scrivener Publishing : , : John Wiley & Sons, , 2014
Descrizione fisica 1 online resource (632 p.)
Disciplina 622/.1828
Soggetto topico Oil well logging, Electric - Mathematical models
Electromagnetic waves - Mathematical models
Oil well drilling - Equipment and supplies - Design and construction
ISBN 1-118-83520-4
1-118-83507-7
1-118-83526-3
Classificazione SCI024000
Formato Materiale a stampa
Livello bibliografico Monografia
Lingua di pubblicazione eng
Nota di contenuto Motivating Ideas : General Formulation and Results -- Detailed Theory and Numerical Analysis -- Validations : Qualitative Benchmarks -- Validations : Quantitative Benchmarks at 0 [degrees] and 90 [degrees] -- Quantitative Benchmarks at Deviated Angles -- Validations : Quantitative Benchmarks at Deviated Angles with Borehole Mud and Eccentricity -- Validations : Receiver Voltage Response and Apparent Resistivity -- Simulator Overview and Feature Summary -- Simulator Tutorials and Validation Problems.
Record Nr. UNINA-9910812734303321
Chin Wilson C.  
Hoboken, New Jersey ; ; Salem, Massachusetts : , : Scrivener Publishing : , : John Wiley & Sons, , 2014
Materiale a stampa
Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II
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Environmental management of energy from biofuels and biofeedstocks / / James G. Speight and Kamel Singh ; cover design by Kris Hackerott
Environmental management of energy from biofuels and biofeedstocks / / James G. Speight and Kamel Singh ; cover design by Kris Hackerott
Autore Speight James G.
Pubbl/distr/stampa Beverly, Massachusetts ; ; Hoboken, New Jersey : , : Scrivener Publishing : , : Wiley, , 2014
Descrizione fisica 1 online resource (273 p.)
Disciplina 661.8
Altri autori (Persone) SinghKamel
HackerottKris
Soggetto topico Biomass chemicals
Biomass energy
Waste products as fuel
ISBN 1-118-91512-7
1-118-91514-3
1-118-91513-5
Formato Materiale a stampa
Livello bibliografico Monografia
Lingua di pubblicazione eng
Nota di contenuto Cover; Title Page; Copyright Page; Contents; Preface; 1 Fuels From Biomass; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 The Growth of Biofuels; 1.2.1 Factors Spurring Growth in the Biofuels Market; 1.2.2 Challenges to the Wide-Scale Use Of Biofuels; 1.2.3 History of Biofuels Programs; 1.2.4 Current Biofuel Production; 1.3 Conventional Biomass Feedstocks; 1.3.1 Fuels from Food Fiber and Feed Crops (1st Generation); 1.4 Challenges to Conventional Feedstocks; 1.5 Fuels from Crop Residues, Wood and Dedicated Energy Crops; 1.5.1 Characteristics of Cellulosic Biomass; 1.5.2 Biomass Residues and Organic Wastes
1.5.3 Wood Residues 1.5.4 Crop Residues; 1.5.5 Energy Crops; 1.5.6 Micro-Algae; 1.6 Technologies for Converting Biomass into Liquid Fuels; 1.6.1 Thermochemical Conversion; 1.6.2 Biochemical Conversion; 1.6.3 Emerging Developments in Conversion Technology; 1.7 The Biorefinery Concept; 1.8 Outlook for Cellulosic Liquid Fuels; 1.9 Biofuels; 1.9.1 Ethanol from Sugars; 1.9.2 Ethanol from Starches; 1.9.3 Fuel Ethanol; 1.9.4 Lipid-Derived Biofuels; References; 2 Environmental Aspects; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Greenhouse Gas Emissions; 2.3 Life Cycle Considerations of Biofuels
2.3.1 Feedstock Production, Harvest, Processing, Transport 2.4 Refining Feedstocks Into Biofuels; 2.4.1 Transport of Feedstocks and Fuel; 2.4.2 Combustion; 2.4.3 Results of Well-to-Wheel Analyses; 2.4.4 Reducing the Climate Impact of Biofuels; 2.5 Impact of Growing Biomass; 2.5.1 Habitat Destruction; 2.5.2 Minimizing Land-Use and Impact on Wildlife; 2.5.3 Impact on Soil Quality; 2.5.4 Impact on Water Resources; 2.5.5 Impact on Air Quality; References; 3 Biofuel Policies; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Regional, National and Local Policies; 3.2.1 Africa; 3.2.2 Asia and the Pacific; 3.2.3 Latin America
3.2.4 Europe 3.2.5 North America; 3.3 International Environmental Instruments; 3.3.1 Greenhouse Gas Emissions; 3.3.2 Other Emissions; 3.4 Standards and Certification Schemes; 3.5 International Trade; References; 4 The Biofuel Life Cycle; 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 Energy Balance and Energy Efficiency of Biofuels; 4.3 Ethanol in SI Engines; 4.4 Ethanol in CI Engines; 4.5 Biodiesel Blends; 4.6 Unblended Biodiesel; 4.7 Other Biofuels; 4.7.1 Vegetable Oil and Animal Fats; 4.7.2 Dimethyl Ether; 4.7.3 Biomass to Liquid; References; 5 Social Aspects; 5.1 Introduction
5.2 Agricultural and Rural Development 5.3 Expanding Markets; 5.4 Creating Employment; 5.5 Subsidies; 5.6 Biofuel Processing; 5.7 Biofuels for Local Use; 5.8 Food Versus Fuel Debate; 5.9 Infrastructure Requirements; 5.10 Transport, Storage and Delivery; 5.11 Government Policies and Regulations; References; 6 The Future of Biofuels; 6.1 Introduction; 6.2 Next Generation Biofuels; 6.3 Integrated Refining Concepts - The Biorefinery; 6.3.1 The Biorefinery Concept; 6.3.2 Process Options; 6.3.3 Anaerobic Digestion; 6.3.4 Fermentation and Hydrolysis; 6.3.5 Transesterification
6.4 Strategies for Biofuel Use
Record Nr. UNINA-9910140286803321
Speight James G.  
Beverly, Massachusetts ; ; Hoboken, New Jersey : , : Scrivener Publishing : , : Wiley, , 2014
Materiale a stampa
Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II
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Environmental management of energy from biofuels and biofeedstocks / / James G. Speight and Kamel Singh ; cover design by Kris Hackerott
Environmental management of energy from biofuels and biofeedstocks / / James G. Speight and Kamel Singh ; cover design by Kris Hackerott
Autore Speight James G.
Pubbl/distr/stampa Beverly, Massachusetts ; ; Hoboken, New Jersey : , : Scrivener Publishing : , : Wiley, , 2014
Descrizione fisica 1 online resource (273 p.)
Disciplina 661.8
Altri autori (Persone) SinghKamel
HackerottKris
Soggetto topico Biomass chemicals
Biomass energy
Waste products as fuel
ISBN 1-118-91512-7
1-118-91514-3
1-118-91513-5
Formato Materiale a stampa
Livello bibliografico Monografia
Lingua di pubblicazione eng
Nota di contenuto Cover; Title Page; Copyright Page; Contents; Preface; 1 Fuels From Biomass; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 The Growth of Biofuels; 1.2.1 Factors Spurring Growth in the Biofuels Market; 1.2.2 Challenges to the Wide-Scale Use Of Biofuels; 1.2.3 History of Biofuels Programs; 1.2.4 Current Biofuel Production; 1.3 Conventional Biomass Feedstocks; 1.3.1 Fuels from Food Fiber and Feed Crops (1st Generation); 1.4 Challenges to Conventional Feedstocks; 1.5 Fuels from Crop Residues, Wood and Dedicated Energy Crops; 1.5.1 Characteristics of Cellulosic Biomass; 1.5.2 Biomass Residues and Organic Wastes
1.5.3 Wood Residues 1.5.4 Crop Residues; 1.5.5 Energy Crops; 1.5.6 Micro-Algae; 1.6 Technologies for Converting Biomass into Liquid Fuels; 1.6.1 Thermochemical Conversion; 1.6.2 Biochemical Conversion; 1.6.3 Emerging Developments in Conversion Technology; 1.7 The Biorefinery Concept; 1.8 Outlook for Cellulosic Liquid Fuels; 1.9 Biofuels; 1.9.1 Ethanol from Sugars; 1.9.2 Ethanol from Starches; 1.9.3 Fuel Ethanol; 1.9.4 Lipid-Derived Biofuels; References; 2 Environmental Aspects; 2.1 Introduction; 2.2 Greenhouse Gas Emissions; 2.3 Life Cycle Considerations of Biofuels
2.3.1 Feedstock Production, Harvest, Processing, Transport 2.4 Refining Feedstocks Into Biofuels; 2.4.1 Transport of Feedstocks and Fuel; 2.4.2 Combustion; 2.4.3 Results of Well-to-Wheel Analyses; 2.4.4 Reducing the Climate Impact of Biofuels; 2.5 Impact of Growing Biomass; 2.5.1 Habitat Destruction; 2.5.2 Minimizing Land-Use and Impact on Wildlife; 2.5.3 Impact on Soil Quality; 2.5.4 Impact on Water Resources; 2.5.5 Impact on Air Quality; References; 3 Biofuel Policies; 3.1 Introduction; 3.2 Regional, National and Local Policies; 3.2.1 Africa; 3.2.2 Asia and the Pacific; 3.2.3 Latin America
3.2.4 Europe 3.2.5 North America; 3.3 International Environmental Instruments; 3.3.1 Greenhouse Gas Emissions; 3.3.2 Other Emissions; 3.4 Standards and Certification Schemes; 3.5 International Trade; References; 4 The Biofuel Life Cycle; 4.1 Introduction; 4.2 Energy Balance and Energy Efficiency of Biofuels; 4.3 Ethanol in SI Engines; 4.4 Ethanol in CI Engines; 4.5 Biodiesel Blends; 4.6 Unblended Biodiesel; 4.7 Other Biofuels; 4.7.1 Vegetable Oil and Animal Fats; 4.7.2 Dimethyl Ether; 4.7.3 Biomass to Liquid; References; 5 Social Aspects; 5.1 Introduction
5.2 Agricultural and Rural Development 5.3 Expanding Markets; 5.4 Creating Employment; 5.5 Subsidies; 5.6 Biofuel Processing; 5.7 Biofuels for Local Use; 5.8 Food Versus Fuel Debate; 5.9 Infrastructure Requirements; 5.10 Transport, Storage and Delivery; 5.11 Government Policies and Regulations; References; 6 The Future of Biofuels; 6.1 Introduction; 6.2 Next Generation Biofuels; 6.3 Integrated Refining Concepts - The Biorefinery; 6.3.1 The Biorefinery Concept; 6.3.2 Process Options; 6.3.3 Anaerobic Digestion; 6.3.4 Fermentation and Hydrolysis; 6.3.5 Transesterification
6.4 Strategies for Biofuel Use
Record Nr. UNINA-9910808030603321
Speight James G.  
Beverly, Massachusetts ; ; Hoboken, New Jersey : , : Scrivener Publishing : , : Wiley, , 2014
Materiale a stampa
Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II
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Measurement while drilling (MWD) signal analysis, optimization and design / / by Wilson C. Chin [and five others] ; cover design by Kris Hackerott
Measurement while drilling (MWD) signal analysis, optimization and design / / by Wilson C. Chin [and five others] ; cover design by Kris Hackerott
Autore Chin Wilson C
Pubbl/distr/stampa Hoboken, New Jersey : , : Scrivener Publishing : , : Wiley, , 2014
Descrizione fisica 1 online resource (382 p.)
Disciplina 622/.33810287
Soggetto topico Oil well logging, Electric
Oil well drilling
Orientation - Measurement
Wells - Fluid dynamics
Flow meters
ISBN 1-118-83169-1
1-118-83172-1
1-118-83170-5
Formato Materiale a stampa
Livello bibliografico Monografia
Lingua di pubblicazione eng
Nota di contenuto Cover; Title Page; Copyright Page; Contents; Opening Message; Preface; Acknowledgements; 1 Stories from the Field, Fundamental Questions and Solutions; 1.1 Mysteries, Clues and Possibilities; 1.2 Paper No. AADE-11-NTCE-74, "High-Data-Rate Measurement-While-Drilling System for Very Deep Wells," updated; 1.2.1 Abstract; 1.2.2 Introduction; 1.2.3 MWD telemetry basis; 1.2.4 New telemetry approach; 1.2.5 New technology elements; 1.2.5.1 Downhole source and signal optimization; 1.2.5.2 Surface signal processing and noise removal; 1.2.5.3 Pressure, torque and erosion computer modeling
1.2.5.4 Wind tunnel analysis: studying new approaches 1.2.5.5 Example test results; 1.2.6 Conclusions; 1.2.7 Acknowledgements; 1.2.8 References; 1.3 References; 2 Harmonic Analysis: Six-Segment Downhole Acoustic Waveguide; 2.1 MWD Fundamentals; 2.2 MWD Telemetry Concepts Re-examined; 2.2.1 Conventional pulser ideas explained; 2.2.2 Acoustics at higher data rates; 2.2.3 High-data-rate continuous wave telemetry; 2.2.4 Drillbit as a reflector; 2.2.5 Source modeling subtleties and errors; 2.2.6 Flowloop and field test subtleties; 2.2.7 Wind tunnel testing comments
2.3 Downhole Wave Propagation Subtleties 2.3.1 Three distinct physical problems; 2.3.2 Downhole source problem; 2.4 Six-Segment Downhole Waveguide Model; 2.4.1 Nomenclature; 2.4.2 Mathematical formulation; 2.4.2.1 Dipole source, drill collar modeling; 2.4.2.2 Harmonic analysis; 2.4.2.3 Governing partial differential equations; 2.4.2.4 Matching conditions at impedance junctions; 2.4.2.5 Matrix formulation; 2.4.2.6 Matrix inversion; 2.4.2.7 Final data analysis; 2.5 An Example: Optimizing Pulser Signal Strength; 2.5.1 Problem definition and results; 2.5.2 User interface
2.5.3 Constructive interference at high frequencies 2.6 Additional Engineering Conclusions; 2.7 References; 3 Harmonic Analysis: Elementary Pipe and Collar Models; 3.1 Constant area drillpipe wave models; 3.1.1 Case (a), infinite system, both directions; 3.1.2 Case (b), drillbit as a solid reflector; 3.1.3 Case (c), drillbit as open-ended reflector; 3.1.4 Case (d), "finite-finite" waveguide of length 2L; 3.1.5 Physical Interpretation; 3.2 Variable area collar-pipe wave models; 3.2.1 Mathematical formulation; 3.2.2 Example calculations; 3.3 References
4 Transient Constant Area Surface and Downhole Wave Models 4.1 Method 4-1. Upgoing wave reflection at solid boundary, single transducer deconvolution using delay equation, no mud pump noise; 4.1.1 Physical problem; 4.1.2 Theory; 4.1.3 Run 1. Wide signal - low data rate; 4.1.4 Run 2. Narrow pulse width - high data rate; 4.1.5 Run 3. Phase-shift keying or PSK; 4.1.6 Runs 4,and 5. Phase-shift keying or PSK, very high data rate; 4.2 Method 4-2. Upgoing wave reflection at solid boundary, single transducer deconvolution using delay equation, with mud pump noise; 4.2.1 Physical Problem
4.2.2 Software note
Record Nr. UNINA-9910790931703321
Chin Wilson C  
Hoboken, New Jersey : , : Scrivener Publishing : , : Wiley, , 2014
Materiale a stampa
Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II
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Measurement while drilling (MWD) signal analysis, optimization and design / / by Wilson C. Chin [and five others] ; cover design by Kris Hackerott
Measurement while drilling (MWD) signal analysis, optimization and design / / by Wilson C. Chin [and five others] ; cover design by Kris Hackerott
Autore Chin Wilson C
Pubbl/distr/stampa Hoboken, New Jersey : , : Scrivener Publishing : , : Wiley, , 2014
Descrizione fisica 1 online resource (382 p.)
Disciplina 622/.33810287
Soggetto topico Oil well logging, Electric
Oil well drilling
Orientation - Measurement
Wells - Fluid dynamics
Flow meters
ISBN 1-118-83169-1
1-118-83172-1
1-118-83170-5
Formato Materiale a stampa
Livello bibliografico Monografia
Lingua di pubblicazione eng
Nota di contenuto Cover; Title Page; Copyright Page; Contents; Opening Message; Preface; Acknowledgements; 1 Stories from the Field, Fundamental Questions and Solutions; 1.1 Mysteries, Clues and Possibilities; 1.2 Paper No. AADE-11-NTCE-74, "High-Data-Rate Measurement-While-Drilling System for Very Deep Wells," updated; 1.2.1 Abstract; 1.2.2 Introduction; 1.2.3 MWD telemetry basis; 1.2.4 New telemetry approach; 1.2.5 New technology elements; 1.2.5.1 Downhole source and signal optimization; 1.2.5.2 Surface signal processing and noise removal; 1.2.5.3 Pressure, torque and erosion computer modeling
1.2.5.4 Wind tunnel analysis: studying new approaches 1.2.5.5 Example test results; 1.2.6 Conclusions; 1.2.7 Acknowledgements; 1.2.8 References; 1.3 References; 2 Harmonic Analysis: Six-Segment Downhole Acoustic Waveguide; 2.1 MWD Fundamentals; 2.2 MWD Telemetry Concepts Re-examined; 2.2.1 Conventional pulser ideas explained; 2.2.2 Acoustics at higher data rates; 2.2.3 High-data-rate continuous wave telemetry; 2.2.4 Drillbit as a reflector; 2.2.5 Source modeling subtleties and errors; 2.2.6 Flowloop and field test subtleties; 2.2.7 Wind tunnel testing comments
2.3 Downhole Wave Propagation Subtleties 2.3.1 Three distinct physical problems; 2.3.2 Downhole source problem; 2.4 Six-Segment Downhole Waveguide Model; 2.4.1 Nomenclature; 2.4.2 Mathematical formulation; 2.4.2.1 Dipole source, drill collar modeling; 2.4.2.2 Harmonic analysis; 2.4.2.3 Governing partial differential equations; 2.4.2.4 Matching conditions at impedance junctions; 2.4.2.5 Matrix formulation; 2.4.2.6 Matrix inversion; 2.4.2.7 Final data analysis; 2.5 An Example: Optimizing Pulser Signal Strength; 2.5.1 Problem definition and results; 2.5.2 User interface
2.5.3 Constructive interference at high frequencies 2.6 Additional Engineering Conclusions; 2.7 References; 3 Harmonic Analysis: Elementary Pipe and Collar Models; 3.1 Constant area drillpipe wave models; 3.1.1 Case (a), infinite system, both directions; 3.1.2 Case (b), drillbit as a solid reflector; 3.1.3 Case (c), drillbit as open-ended reflector; 3.1.4 Case (d), "finite-finite" waveguide of length 2L; 3.1.5 Physical Interpretation; 3.2 Variable area collar-pipe wave models; 3.2.1 Mathematical formulation; 3.2.2 Example calculations; 3.3 References
4 Transient Constant Area Surface and Downhole Wave Models 4.1 Method 4-1. Upgoing wave reflection at solid boundary, single transducer deconvolution using delay equation, no mud pump noise; 4.1.1 Physical problem; 4.1.2 Theory; 4.1.3 Run 1. Wide signal - low data rate; 4.1.4 Run 2. Narrow pulse width - high data rate; 4.1.5 Run 3. Phase-shift keying or PSK; 4.1.6 Runs 4,and 5. Phase-shift keying or PSK, very high data rate; 4.2 Method 4-2. Upgoing wave reflection at solid boundary, single transducer deconvolution using delay equation, with mud pump noise; 4.2.1 Physical Problem
4.2.2 Software note
Record Nr. UNINA-9910806871303321
Chin Wilson C  
Hoboken, New Jersey : , : Scrivener Publishing : , : Wiley, , 2014
Materiale a stampa
Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II
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Measuring ROI in environment, health, and safety / / Jack J. Phillips, Patti Phillips, and Al Pulliam ; cover design by Kris Hackerott
Measuring ROI in environment, health, and safety / / Jack J. Phillips, Patti Phillips, and Al Pulliam ; cover design by Kris Hackerott
Autore Phillips Jack J. <1945->
Pubbl/distr/stampa Salem, Massachusetts ; ; Hoboken, New Jersey : , : Scrivener Publishing : , : Wiley, , 2014
Descrizione fisica 1 online resource (488 p.)
Disciplina 362.1
Altri autori (Persone) PhillipsPatricia Pulliam
PulliamAl
HackerottKris
Soggetto topico Environmental health - Planning
Health promotion - Evaluation
Environmental engineering
ISBN 1-118-89916-4
1-118-89928-8
1-118-89922-9
Classificazione SCI013040
Formato Materiale a stampa
Livello bibliografico Monografia
Lingua di pubblicazione eng
Nota di contenuto Cover; Title Page; Copyright Page; Contents; Preface; List of Authors; 1 Environment, Health and Safety is Everywhere; 1.1 The New Role of EHS; 1.2 Environmental Initiatives; 1.2.1 Energy Saving Projects; 1.2.2 Recycling Programs; 1.2.3 Water Conservation Projects; 1.2.4 Waste Management Solutions; 1.2.5 Air Pollution Projects; 1.3 Safety Initiatives; 1.3.1 Safety Management Systems; 1.3.2 Safety Leadership Programs; 1.3.3 Safety Auditing Programs; 1.3.4 First Aid and Personal Protection; 1.3.5 Workers' Compensation; 1.3.6 Accident Prevention (Causation and Investigation)
1.3.7 Safety Incentives1.3.8 System Safety; 1.3.9 Fire Prevention and Protection; 1.3.10 Behavior Based Safety Programs; 1.3.11 Workplace Violence; 1.3.12 Hazardous Chemicals and Materials; 1.3.13 Occupational Health Programs and Initiatives; 1.4 Health and Fitness; 1.4.1 Health Screenings; 1.4.2 Healthy Eating and Nutrition; 1.4.3 Smoking Cessation Programs; 1.4.4 Obesity Programs; 1.4.5 Industrial Hygiene; 1.4.6 Ergonomics; 1.4.7 Stress Management; 1.5 Managing Change in EHS; 1.5.1 Employer Image; 1.5.2 EHS and The Bottom Line; 1.6 Final Thoughts; 2 Is It Worth It?; 2.1 EHS Killers
2.1.1 Reaction2.1.2 Learning; 2.1.3 Application and Implementation; 2.1.4 Impact; 2.1.5 ROI; 2.1.6 EHS Facades; 2.2 Value Redefined; 2.2.1 Types of Values; 2.2.2 The Importance of Monetary Values; 2.2.3 The "Show Me" Generation; 2.2.4 The New Definition of Value; 2.3 Why Now?; 2.3.1 Project Failures; 2.3.2 Project Costs; 2.3.3 Accountability Trend; 2.3.4 Business Focus of EHS Managers; 2.3.5 The Growth of Project Management; 2.3.6 Evidence-Based or Fact-Based Management; 2.3.7 Benchmarking Limitations; 2.3.8 The Executive Appetite for Monetary Value; 2.4 EHS Chain of Impact
2.5 Shortcomings of Current Measurement and Evaluation Systems2.5.1 Focus of Use; 2.5.2 Standards; 2.5.3 Types of Data; 2.5.4 Dynamic Adjustments; 2.5.5 Connectivity; 2.5.6 Approach; 2.5.7 Conservative Nature; 2.5.8 Simplicity; 2.5.9 Theoretical Foundation; 2.5.10 Acceptance; 2.6 EHS Leadership: A Requirement for Success; 2.7 Challenges Along the Way; 2.7.1 The Commitment Dilemma; 2.7.2 Lack of Preparation and Skills; 2.7.3 Fear of ROI; 2.7.4 Lack of Time to Respond; 2.7.5 Procrastination; 2.7.6 Failure to Value the Power of Credible Data; 2.7.7 Misleading Hype
2.7.8 Failure to Sustain the Use of ROI2.8 Final Thoughts; 3 Investing in Environment, Safety and Health Initiatives; 3.1 Overview; 3.2 Strategy 1: Avoid the Investment; 3.2.1 Forces Driving This Strategy; 3.2.2 Techniques to Persuade a Change in Investment Strategy; 3.3 Strategy 2: Invest the Minimum; 3.3.1 Basic Approach; 3.3.2 Forces Driving the Strategy; 3.3.3 Techniques to Persuade These Organizations to Change Their Strategy; 3.4 Strategy 3: Invest with the Rest; 3.4.1 Forces Driving the Strategy; 3.4.2 Benchmark Measures; 3.4.3 Concerns with This Strategy; 3.4.4 Customized Benchmarking
3.4.5 Advantages and Disadvantages of This Strategy
Record Nr. UNINA-9910138968603321
Phillips Jack J. <1945->  
Salem, Massachusetts ; ; Hoboken, New Jersey : , : Scrivener Publishing : , : Wiley, , 2014
Materiale a stampa
Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II
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Measuring ROI in environment, health, and safety / / Jack J. Phillips, Patti Phillips, and Al Pulliam ; cover design by Kris Hackerott
Measuring ROI in environment, health, and safety / / Jack J. Phillips, Patti Phillips, and Al Pulliam ; cover design by Kris Hackerott
Autore Phillips Jack J. <1945->
Pubbl/distr/stampa Salem, Massachusetts ; ; Hoboken, New Jersey : , : Scrivener Publishing : , : Wiley, , 2014
Descrizione fisica 1 online resource (488 p.)
Disciplina 362.1
Altri autori (Persone) PhillipsPatricia Pulliam
PulliamAl
HackerottKris
Soggetto topico Environmental health - Planning
Health promotion - Evaluation
Environmental engineering
ISBN 1-118-89916-4
1-118-89928-8
1-118-89922-9
Classificazione SCI013040
Formato Materiale a stampa
Livello bibliografico Monografia
Lingua di pubblicazione eng
Nota di contenuto Cover; Title Page; Copyright Page; Contents; Preface; List of Authors; 1 Environment, Health and Safety is Everywhere; 1.1 The New Role of EHS; 1.2 Environmental Initiatives; 1.2.1 Energy Saving Projects; 1.2.2 Recycling Programs; 1.2.3 Water Conservation Projects; 1.2.4 Waste Management Solutions; 1.2.5 Air Pollution Projects; 1.3 Safety Initiatives; 1.3.1 Safety Management Systems; 1.3.2 Safety Leadership Programs; 1.3.3 Safety Auditing Programs; 1.3.4 First Aid and Personal Protection; 1.3.5 Workers' Compensation; 1.3.6 Accident Prevention (Causation and Investigation)
1.3.7 Safety Incentives1.3.8 System Safety; 1.3.9 Fire Prevention and Protection; 1.3.10 Behavior Based Safety Programs; 1.3.11 Workplace Violence; 1.3.12 Hazardous Chemicals and Materials; 1.3.13 Occupational Health Programs and Initiatives; 1.4 Health and Fitness; 1.4.1 Health Screenings; 1.4.2 Healthy Eating and Nutrition; 1.4.3 Smoking Cessation Programs; 1.4.4 Obesity Programs; 1.4.5 Industrial Hygiene; 1.4.6 Ergonomics; 1.4.7 Stress Management; 1.5 Managing Change in EHS; 1.5.1 Employer Image; 1.5.2 EHS and The Bottom Line; 1.6 Final Thoughts; 2 Is It Worth It?; 2.1 EHS Killers
2.1.1 Reaction2.1.2 Learning; 2.1.3 Application and Implementation; 2.1.4 Impact; 2.1.5 ROI; 2.1.6 EHS Facades; 2.2 Value Redefined; 2.2.1 Types of Values; 2.2.2 The Importance of Monetary Values; 2.2.3 The "Show Me" Generation; 2.2.4 The New Definition of Value; 2.3 Why Now?; 2.3.1 Project Failures; 2.3.2 Project Costs; 2.3.3 Accountability Trend; 2.3.4 Business Focus of EHS Managers; 2.3.5 The Growth of Project Management; 2.3.6 Evidence-Based or Fact-Based Management; 2.3.7 Benchmarking Limitations; 2.3.8 The Executive Appetite for Monetary Value; 2.4 EHS Chain of Impact
2.5 Shortcomings of Current Measurement and Evaluation Systems2.5.1 Focus of Use; 2.5.2 Standards; 2.5.3 Types of Data; 2.5.4 Dynamic Adjustments; 2.5.5 Connectivity; 2.5.6 Approach; 2.5.7 Conservative Nature; 2.5.8 Simplicity; 2.5.9 Theoretical Foundation; 2.5.10 Acceptance; 2.6 EHS Leadership: A Requirement for Success; 2.7 Challenges Along the Way; 2.7.1 The Commitment Dilemma; 2.7.2 Lack of Preparation and Skills; 2.7.3 Fear of ROI; 2.7.4 Lack of Time to Respond; 2.7.5 Procrastination; 2.7.6 Failure to Value the Power of Credible Data; 2.7.7 Misleading Hype
2.7.8 Failure to Sustain the Use of ROI2.8 Final Thoughts; 3 Investing in Environment, Safety and Health Initiatives; 3.1 Overview; 3.2 Strategy 1: Avoid the Investment; 3.2.1 Forces Driving This Strategy; 3.2.2 Techniques to Persuade a Change in Investment Strategy; 3.3 Strategy 2: Invest the Minimum; 3.3.1 Basic Approach; 3.3.2 Forces Driving the Strategy; 3.3.3 Techniques to Persuade These Organizations to Change Their Strategy; 3.4 Strategy 3: Invest with the Rest; 3.4.1 Forces Driving the Strategy; 3.4.2 Benchmark Measures; 3.4.3 Concerns with This Strategy; 3.4.4 Customized Benchmarking
3.4.5 Advantages and Disadvantages of This Strategy
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Phillips Jack J. <1945->  
Salem, Massachusetts ; ; Hoboken, New Jersey : , : Scrivener Publishing : , : Wiley, , 2014
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Oil spill risk management : modeling Gulf of Mexico circulation and oil dispersal / / David E. Dietrich [and three others] ; cover design by Kris Hackerott
Oil spill risk management : modeling Gulf of Mexico circulation and oil dispersal / / David E. Dietrich [and three others] ; cover design by Kris Hackerott
Autore Dietrich David
Pubbl/distr/stampa Salem, Massachusetts ; ; Hoboken, New Jersey : , : Scrivener Publishing : , : Wiley, , 2014
Descrizione fisica 1 online resource (238 p.)
Disciplina 363.73820916364
Soggetto topico Oil pollution of the sea - Mexico, Gulf of - Simulation methods
Diffusion in hydrology - Simulation methods
Ocean circulation - Simulation methods
Soggetto genere / forma Electronic books.
ISBN 1-119-02792-6
1-119-02791-8
1-119-02802-7
Formato Materiale a stampa
Livello bibliografico Monografia
Lingua di pubblicazione eng
Nota di contenuto Cover; Title Page; Copyright Page; Contents; Preface; Part 1: Applied Oil Spill Modeling (with applications to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill); 1 The 2010 Deep Water Horizon and 2002 Supertanker Prestige Accidents; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 The Oil Spills Described; 1.3 How Much Material Remains in the Gulf?; 1.4 The Role of Ocean Models to Explain what Happened; References; 2 Gulf of Mexico Circulation; 2.1 General Characteristics; 2.2 Exchanges at Lateral and Surface Boundaries; 2.3 Loop Current Eddies; 2.4 Blocking by the Pycnocline; 2.5 Fate of the Deepwater Horizon Well Blowout Material
2.6 SummaryReferences; 3 Geophysical Fluid Dynamics and Modeling Challenges; 3.1 Modeling the Circulation and Mixing of the Gulf Waters; 3.2 External Boundaries; 3.3 Addressing the Water Column Contamination and Fluxes; 3.4 Effects of Bottom Dynamics on Accumulated Hydrocarbons; 3.5 Churning by Extreme Weather Events; 3.6 Summary; References; 4 Flow and Oil Transport Model Choices, Setup and Testing; 4.1 The DieCAST Ocean Circulation Model; 4.2 Korotenko Oil Transport Module KOTM; 4.3 Gulf Modeling Approach; 4.4 Model Vertical Eddy Viscosity and Diffusivity
4.5 Surface Wind Driving and Open Boundary Conditions4.6 Comments on Modeling Equatorial Dynamics and the Gulf of Mexico; 4.7 Modeling Multi-Century Gulf Currents; References; 5 Modeling the 2010 DWH Oil Spill; 5.1 Introduction: the BP/Deepwater Horizon Accident; 5.2 Deepwater Blowouts: Processes Affecting the Transport and Fate of Oil throughout the Water Column; 5.2.1 Crude Oil Composition; 5.2.2 Characteristics of Macondo crude oil; 5.2.3 Subsea Oil Plumes; 5.2.4 Surface oil slicks; 5.3 Oil Spill Model for Gulf of Mexico (GOSM); 5.3.1 Circulation sub-model for the Gulf of Mexico
5.3.2 Description of the GOSM5.3.3 Wind and Wave Forcing; 5.3.4 GOSM Setup; 5.4 Results and Discussion; 5.4.1 Modeling the GoM Circulation; 5.4.2 Trajectory Modeling; 5.4.3 Ensemble Modeling; 5.5 Summary; References; Part 2: Special Topics in Oil Spill Modeling; 6 DieCAST Model Origin and Development; 6.1 Introduction; 6.2 Recent Model Attributes; 6.3 Challenges in Modeling the Gulf of Mexico Circulation; 6.4 Complications of Modeling near-Equatorial Circulation; 6.5 Non Hydrostatic Effects; 6.6 Sponge Layers in the Global Model; 6.7 Inflow Considerations; References
7 Brief History of the Community Ocean Modeling System (COMS)7.1 COMS history; 7.2 Background and motivations; 7.3 COMS elliptic solver history; 7.4 Evolution of DieCAST; 7.5 Outlook; References; 8 DieCAST Model Equations; 8.1 Model Equations; 8.2 Model Layer Depths; References; 9 Some Basic Physical, Mathematical and Modeling Concepts; 9.1 Buoyancy, Density and the Hydrostatic Approximation; 9.2 Pycnocline Slope: Geopotential Surface as a Natural Vertical Coordinate; 9.3 Rotation and Coriolis Terms; 9.4 Pycnocline and the Florida Strait Sill Depth; 9.5 Surface and Bottom Mixed Layers
References
Record Nr. UNINA-9910132335903321
Dietrich David  
Salem, Massachusetts ; ; Hoboken, New Jersey : , : Scrivener Publishing : , : Wiley, , 2014
Materiale a stampa
Lo trovi qui: Univ. Federico II
Opac: Controlla la disponibilità qui
Oil spill risk management : modeling Gulf of Mexico circulation and oil dispersal / / David E. Dietrich [and three others] ; cover design by Kris Hackerott
Oil spill risk management : modeling Gulf of Mexico circulation and oil dispersal / / David E. Dietrich [and three others] ; cover design by Kris Hackerott
Autore Dietrich David
Pubbl/distr/stampa Salem, Massachusetts ; ; Hoboken, New Jersey : , : Scrivener Publishing : , : Wiley, , 2014
Descrizione fisica 1 online resource (238 p.)
Disciplina 363.73820916364
Soggetto topico Oil pollution of the sea - Mexico, Gulf of - Simulation methods
Diffusion in hydrology - Simulation methods
Ocean circulation - Simulation methods
ISBN 1-119-02792-6
1-119-02791-8
1-119-02802-7
Formato Materiale a stampa
Livello bibliografico Monografia
Lingua di pubblicazione eng
Nota di contenuto Cover; Title Page; Copyright Page; Contents; Preface; Part 1: Applied Oil Spill Modeling (with applications to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill); 1 The 2010 Deep Water Horizon and 2002 Supertanker Prestige Accidents; 1.1 Introduction; 1.2 The Oil Spills Described; 1.3 How Much Material Remains in the Gulf?; 1.4 The Role of Ocean Models to Explain what Happened; References; 2 Gulf of Mexico Circulation; 2.1 General Characteristics; 2.2 Exchanges at Lateral and Surface Boundaries; 2.3 Loop Current Eddies; 2.4 Blocking by the Pycnocline; 2.5 Fate of the Deepwater Horizon Well Blowout Material
2.6 SummaryReferences; 3 Geophysical Fluid Dynamics and Modeling Challenges; 3.1 Modeling the Circulation and Mixing of the Gulf Waters; 3.2 External Boundaries; 3.3 Addressing the Water Column Contamination and Fluxes; 3.4 Effects of Bottom Dynamics on Accumulated Hydrocarbons; 3.5 Churning by Extreme Weather Events; 3.6 Summary; References; 4 Flow and Oil Transport Model Choices, Setup and Testing; 4.1 The DieCAST Ocean Circulation Model; 4.2 Korotenko Oil Transport Module KOTM; 4.3 Gulf Modeling Approach; 4.4 Model Vertical Eddy Viscosity and Diffusivity
4.5 Surface Wind Driving and Open Boundary Conditions4.6 Comments on Modeling Equatorial Dynamics and the Gulf of Mexico; 4.7 Modeling Multi-Century Gulf Currents; References; 5 Modeling the 2010 DWH Oil Spill; 5.1 Introduction: the BP/Deepwater Horizon Accident; 5.2 Deepwater Blowouts: Processes Affecting the Transport and Fate of Oil throughout the Water Column; 5.2.1 Crude Oil Composition; 5.2.2 Characteristics of Macondo crude oil; 5.2.3 Subsea Oil Plumes; 5.2.4 Surface oil slicks; 5.3 Oil Spill Model for Gulf of Mexico (GOSM); 5.3.1 Circulation sub-model for the Gulf of Mexico
5.3.2 Description of the GOSM5.3.3 Wind and Wave Forcing; 5.3.4 GOSM Setup; 5.4 Results and Discussion; 5.4.1 Modeling the GoM Circulation; 5.4.2 Trajectory Modeling; 5.4.3 Ensemble Modeling; 5.5 Summary; References; Part 2: Special Topics in Oil Spill Modeling; 6 DieCAST Model Origin and Development; 6.1 Introduction; 6.2 Recent Model Attributes; 6.3 Challenges in Modeling the Gulf of Mexico Circulation; 6.4 Complications of Modeling near-Equatorial Circulation; 6.5 Non Hydrostatic Effects; 6.6 Sponge Layers in the Global Model; 6.7 Inflow Considerations; References
7 Brief History of the Community Ocean Modeling System (COMS)7.1 COMS history; 7.2 Background and motivations; 7.3 COMS elliptic solver history; 7.4 Evolution of DieCAST; 7.5 Outlook; References; 8 DieCAST Model Equations; 8.1 Model Equations; 8.2 Model Layer Depths; References; 9 Some Basic Physical, Mathematical and Modeling Concepts; 9.1 Buoyancy, Density and the Hydrostatic Approximation; 9.2 Pycnocline Slope: Geopotential Surface as a Natural Vertical Coordinate; 9.3 Rotation and Coriolis Terms; 9.4 Pycnocline and the Florida Strait Sill Depth; 9.5 Surface and Bottom Mixed Layers
References
Record Nr. UNINA-9910830096703321
Dietrich David  
Salem, Massachusetts ; ; Hoboken, New Jersey : , : Scrivener Publishing : , : Wiley, , 2014
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