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Title Domino effects in the process industries : modelling, prevention and managing / edited by Genserik Reniers and Valerio Cozzani.

Imprint Waltham, MA : Elsevier Science & Technology, 2013.

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online resource cr rdacarrier
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index.
Note Print version record.
Summary Annotation 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 causesCovers current modelling, control and management tactics of domino effects, -facilitating preventionIdentifies areas where new research is needed.
Contents pt. 1. Causes of domino effects -- pt. 2. Prevention of domino effects from a technological perspective -- pt. 3. Prevention of domino effects from a managerial perspective.
Subject Manufacturing processes.
Fabrication.
manufacturing.
Manufacturing processes
Added Author Reniers, Genserik L. L.
Cozzani, Valerio.
Other Form: Print version: 9780444543233
ISBN 1299732402 (ebk)
9781299732407 (ebk)
9780444543240
0444543244
9780444543233
0444543236
Standard No. AU@ 000054754699
CHNEW 001011310
DEBBG BV041778381
DEBBG BV042310074
DEBSZ 394431766
DEBSZ 404328717
DEBSZ 43145552X
NZ1 15192352
AU@ 000067099652

 
    
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