Title: What Went Wrong? : Case Histories of Process Plant Disasters and How They Could Have Been Avoided, 6th Edition Author: , Trevor Kletz ISBN: 0128105399 / 9780128105399 Format: Hard Cover Pages: 840 Publisher: Butterworth Heinemann Year: 2019 Availability: 45-60 days
Description
Contents
What Went Wrong? 6th Edition provides a complete analysis of the design, operational, and management causes of process plant accidents and disasters. Co-author Paul Amyotte has built on Trevor Kletz’s legacy by incorporating questions and personal exercises at the end of each major book section. Case histories illustrate what went wrong and why it went wrong, and then guide readers in how to avoid similar tragedies and learn without having to experience the loss incurred by others. Updated throughout and expanded, this sixth edition is the ultimate resource of experienced-based analysis and guidance for safety and loss prevention professionals.
Preface
Part I : Introduction
Chapter 1 : Case Histories and Their Use in Enhancing Process Safety Knowledge Chapter 2 : Bhopal Chapter 3 : Opportunities for Reflection
Part II : Maintenance and Operations
Chapter 4 : Maintenance : Preparation and Performance Chapter 5 : Operating Methods Chapter 6 : Entry to Vessels and Other Confined Spaces Chapter 7 : Accidents Said to Be Due to Human Error Chapter 8 : Labeling Chapter 9 : Testing of Trips and Other Protective Systems Chapter 10 : Opportunities for Reflection
Part III : Equipment and Materials of Construction
Chapter 11 : Storage Tanks Chapter 12 : Stacks Chapter 13 : Pipes and Vessels Chapter 14 : Tank Trucks and Tank Cars Chapter 15 : Other Equipment Chapter 16 : Materials of Construction Chapter 17 : Opportunities for Reflection
Part IV : Hazards and Loss of Containment
Chapter 18 : Leaks Chapter 19 : Liquefied Flammable Gases Chapter 20 : Hazards of Common Materials Chapter 21 : Static Electricity Chapter 22 : Reactions – Planned and Unplanned Chapter 23 : Explosions Chapter 24 : Opportunities for Reflection
Part V : Knowledge and Communication
Chapter 26 : Poor Communication Chapter 27 : Accidents in Other Industries Chapter 28 : Accident Investigation – Missed Opportunities Chapter 29 : Opportunities for Reflection
Part VI : Design and Modifications
Chapter 30 : Inherently Safer Design Chapter 31 : Changing Procedures Instead of Designs Chapter 32 : Both Design and Operations Could Have Been Better Chapter 33 : Modifications : Changes to Equipment and Processes Chapter 34 : Modifications : Changes in Organization Chapter 35 : Reverse Flow, Other Unforeseen Deviations, and Hazop Chapter 36 : Control Chapter 37 : Opportunities for Reflection
Part VII : Conclusion
Chapter 38 : An Accident That May Have Affected the Future of Process Safety Chapter 39 : An Accident That Did Not Occur Chapter 40 : Summary of Lessons Learned
Appendices
Appendix 1 : Relative Frequencies of Incidents
Appendix 2 : Why Should We Publish Accident Reports?
Appendix 3 : Some Tips for Accident Investigators
Appendix 4 : Recommended Reading
Appendix 5 : Afterthoughts
Index