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What Went Wrong? : Case Studies of Process Plant Disasters, 4th Edition

Title: What Went Wrong? : Case Studies of Process Plant Disasters, 4th Edition
Author: Trevor A. Kletz
ISBN: 0884159205 / 9780884159209
Format: Hard Cover
Pages: 408
Publisher: GULF
Year: 2002
Availability: Out of Stock

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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.

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Acknowledgments
Preface
Units and nomenclature
Chapter 1 : Preparation for maintenance
Chapter 2 : Modifications
Chapter 3 : Accidents caused by human error
Chapter 4 : Labeling
Chapter 5 : Storage tanks
Chapter 6 : Stacks
Chapter 7 : Leaks
Chapter 8 : Liquefied flammable gases
Chapter 9 : Pipe and vessel failures
Chapter 10 : Other equipment
Chapter 11 : Entry to vessels
Chapter 12 : Hazards of common materials
Chapter 13 : Tank trucks and cars
Chapter 14 : Testing of trips and other protective systems
Chapter 15 : Static electricity
Chapter 16 : Materials of construction
Chapter 17 : Operating methods
Chapter 18 : Reverse flow and other unforeseen deviations
Chapter 19 : I didn't know that
Chapter 20 : Problems with computer control
Chapter 21 : Inherently safer design
Chapter 22 : Reactions-planned and unplanned

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