What Went Wrong?
eBook - PDF

What Went Wrong?

Case Studies of Process Plant Disasters

  1. 408 pages
  2. English
  3. PDF
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

What Went Wrong?

Case Studies of Process Plant Disasters

About this book

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

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Table of contents

  1. Front Cover
  2. What Went Wrong?: Case Histories of Process Plant Disasters
  3. Copyright Page
  4. Contents
  5. Acknowledgments
  6. Preface
  7. Units and Nomenclature
  8. Chapter 1. Preparation for Maintenance
  9. Chapter 2. Modifications
  10. Chapter 3. Accidents Caused by Human Error
  11. Chapter 4. Labeling
  12. Chapter 5. Storage Tanks
  13. Chapter 6. Stacks
  14. Chapter 7. Leaks
  15. Chapter 8. Liquefied Flammable Gases
  16. Chapter 9. Pipe and Vessel Failures
  17. Chapter 10. Other Equipment
  18. Chapter 11. Entry to Vessels
  19. Chapter 12. Hazards of Common Materials
  20. Chapter 13. Tank Trucks and Cars
  21. Chapter 14. Testing of Trips and Other Protective Systems
  22. Chapter 15. Static Electricity
  23. Chapter 16. Materials of Construction
  24. Chapter 17. Operating Method
  25. Chapter 18. Reverse Flow and Other Unforeseen Deviations
  26. Chapter 19. I Didn't Know That
  27. Chapter 20. Problems with Computer Control
  28. Chapter 21. Inherently Safer Design
  29. Chapter 22. Reactions—Planned and Unplanned
  30. Appendix 1. Relative Frequencies of Incidents
  31. Appendix 2. Final Thoughts
  32. Appendix 3. Recommended Reading
  33. Index