Domino Effects in the Process Industries
eBook - ePub

Domino Effects in the Process Industries

Modelling, Prevention and Managing

  1. 384 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

Domino Effects in the Process Industries

Modelling, Prevention and Managing

About this book

Domino Effects in the Process Industries discusses state-of-the-art theories, conceptual models, insights and practical issues surrounding large-scale knock-on accidents—so-called domino effects—in the chemical and process industries. The book treats such extremely low-frequency phenomena from a technological perspective, studying possible causes and introducing several approaches to assess and control the risks of these scenarios. The authors also examine these events from a managerial viewpoint, discussing single and multi-plant management insights and requirements to take pro-active measures to prevent such events. Academics, regulators, and industrialists who study and analyze domino effects in order to prevent such events will find the book unique and highly valuable.- Outlines available methods in analyzing these events, aiding understanding of the accidents and their causes- Covers current modelling, control and management tactics of domino effects, -facilitating prevention- Identifies areas where new research is needed

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Yes, you can access Domino Effects in the Process Industries by Genserik Reniers,Valerio Cozzani in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Technology & Engineering & Industrial & Technical Chemistry. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.

Table of contents

  1. Cover image
  2. Title page
  3. Table of Contents
  4. Copyright
  5. Preface
  6. List of Contributors
  7. 1. Historical Background and State of the Art on Domino Effect Assessment
  8. Part I: Causes of Domino Effects
  9. Part II: Prevention of Domino Effects from a Technological Perspective
  10. Part III: Prevention of Domino Effects from a Managerial Perspective
  11. Conclusions
  12. Nomenclature
  13. Tutorial for Tools for the Quantitative Assessment of Domino Effect Presented in Part II
  14. Tutorial for the Main Methodologies in Part III
  15. Glossary
  16. Index