What Went Wrong? ：Case Studies of Process Plant Disasters ( 4 )

Publication subTitle ：Case Studies of Process Plant Disasters

Publication series ：4

Author： Kletz   Trevor  

Publisher： Elsevier Science‎

Publication year： 1998

E-ISBN: 9780080524238

P-ISBN(Paperback): 9780884159209

P-ISBN(Hardback):  9780884159209

Subject： TQ086 Technical specification of safety production

Language： ENG

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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 mistakes of others with this important book!

* Examines the causes and aftermaths of numerous plant disasters - most 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

Chapter

Front Cover

pp.：  1 – 4

What Went Wrong?: Case Histories of Process Plant Disasters

pp.：  4 – 5

Copyright Page

pp.：  5 – 6

Contents

pp.：  6 – 12

Acknowledgments

pp.：  12 – 14

Preface

pp.：  14 – 20

Units and Nomenclature

pp.：  20 – 26

Chapter 1. Preparation for Maintenance

pp.：  26 – 73

Chapter 2. Modifications

pp.：  73 – 103

Chapter 3. Accidents Caused by Human Error

pp.：  103 – 123

Chapter 4. Labeling

pp.：  123 – 133

Chapter 5. Storage Tanks

pp.：  133 – 161

Chapter 6. Stacks

pp.：  161 – 169

Chapter 7. Leaks

pp.：  169 – 190

Chapter 8. Liquefied Flammable Gases

pp.：  190 – 204

Chapter 9. Pipe and Vessel Failures

pp.：  204 – 230

Chapter 10. Other Equipment

pp.：  230 – 254

Chapter 11. Entry to Vessels

pp.：  254 – 269

Chapter 12. Hazards of Common Materials

pp.：  269 – 287

Chapter 13. Tank Trucks and Cars

pp.：  287 – 297

Chapter 14. Testing of Trips and Other Protective Systems

pp.：  297 – 315

Chapter 15. Static Electricity

pp.：  315 – 324

Chapter 16. Materials of Construction

pp.：  324 – 334

Chapter 17. Operating Method

pp.：  334 – 352

Chapter 18. Reverse Flow and Other Unforeseen Deviations

pp.：  352 – 368

Chapter 19. I Didn't Know That

pp.：  368 – 378

Chapter 20. Problems with Computer Control

pp.：  378 – 392

Chapter 21. Inherently Safer Design

pp.：  392 – 405

Chapter 22. Reactions—Planned and Unplanned

pp.：  405 – 417

Appendix 1. Relative Frequencies of Incidents

pp.：  417 – 420

Appendix 2. Final Thoughts

pp.：  420 – 422

Appendix 3. Recommended Reading

pp.：  422 – 424

Index

pp.：  424 – 434

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