Handbook of Fire and Explosion Protection Engineering Principles for Oil, Gas, Chemical, and Related Facilities

Helps readers protect their petrochemical engineering facilities with the right fire and explosion protection equipment, methods and standards

Dennis P. Nolan (Author)

9780128160022, Elsevier Science

Paperback, published 16 October 2018

522 pages, 75 illustrations
22.9 x 15.1 x 3.2 cm, 0.82 kg

Handbook of Fire and Explosion Protection Engineering Principles for the Oil, Gas, Chemical, and Related Facilities, Fourth Edition, discusses high-level risk analysis and advanced technical considerations, such as process control, emergency shut-downs, and evaluation procedures. As more engineers and managers are adopting risk-based approaches to minimize risk, maximize profits, and keep operations running smoothly, this reference encompasses all the critical equipment and standards necessary for the process industries, including oil and gas. Updated with new information covering fire and explosion resistant systems, drainage systems, and human factors, this book delivers the equipment standards needed to protect today’s petrochemical assets and facilities.

1. Historical Background, Legal Influences, Management Responsibility, and Safety Culture2. Overview of Oil, Gas, and Petrochemical Facilities3. Philosophy of Protection Principles4. Physical Properties of Hydrocarbons and Petrochemicals5. Characteristics of Hazardous Material Releases, Fires, and Explosions6. Historical Survey of Major Fires and Explosions in the Process Industries7. Risk Analysis8. Segregation, Separation, and Arrangement9. Grading, Containment, and Drainage Systems10. Process Controls11. Emergency Shutdown12. Depressurization, Blowdown, and Venting13. Overpressure and Thermal Relief14. Control of Ignition Sources15. Elimination of Process Releases16. Fire and Explosion Resistant Systems17. Fire and Gas Detection and Alarm Systems18. Evacuation Alerting and Arrangements19. Methods of Fire Suppression20. Special Locations, Facilities, and Equipment21. Human Factors and Ergonomic Considerations22. Evaluating Concerns

Subject Areas: Petroleum technology [THFP], Gas technology [THFG], Fossil fuel technologies [THF], Energy industries & utilities [KNB]