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1 online resource (xix, 291 pages) : illustrations |
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| Summary |
The security and economic stability of many nations and of multinational oil companies are highly dependent on the safe and uninterrupted operation of their oil, gas, and chemical facilities. One of the most critical impacts that can occur to these operations are fires and explosions from accidental or political incidents. This publication is intended as a general engineering handbook and reference guideline for those personnel involved with fire and explosion protection aspects of critical hydrocarbon facilities. Design guidelines and specifications of major, small, and independent oil companies as well as information from engineering firms and published industry references have been reviewed to assist in its preparation. |
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Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Note |
Print version record. |
| Contents |
Introduction -- Overview of Oil and Gas Facilities -- Philosophy of Protection Principals -- Physical Properties of Hydrocarbons -- Characteristics of Hydrocarbon Releases, Fires and Explosions -- Historical Survey of Fire and Explosions in the Hydrocarbon Industries -- Risk Analysis -- Degregation, Separation and Arrangement -- Grading, Containment, and Drainage Systems -- Process Controls -- Emergency Shutdown -- Depressurization, Blowdown and Venting -- Overpressure and Thermal Relief -- Control of Ignition Sources -- Elimination of Process Releases -- Fire and Explosion Resistant Systems -- Fire and Gas Detection and Alarm Systems -- Evacuation -- Methods of Fire Suppression -- Special Locations, Facilities and Equipment -- Human Factor and Ergonomic Considerations -- Appendix A: Testing Firewater Systems -- Appendix B: Reference Data -- Acronym List -- Glossary -- Index. |
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English. |
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Chemical plants -- Fires and fire prevention.
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Petroleum refineries -- Fires and fire prevention.
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Explosions.
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Explosions |
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Usines chimiques -- Incendies et prévention des incendies.
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Pétrole -- Raffineries -- Incendies et prévention des incendies.
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Explosions.
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explosions.
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TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Chemical & Biochemical.
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SCIENCE -- Chemistry -- Industrial & Technical.
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Chemical plants -- Fires and fire prevention
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Explosions
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Petroleum refineries -- Fires and fire prevention
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Nolan, Dennis P. Handbook of fire and explosion protection engineering principles for oil, gas, chemical, and related facilities. Westwood, N.J., U.S.A. : Noyes Publications, ©1996 0815513941 (DLC) 96010908 (OCoLC)34357598 |
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1591240840 (electronic bk.) |
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9781591240846 (electronic bk.) |
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9780815513940 |
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0815513941 |
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9780815517511 (electronic bk.) |
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0815517513 (electronic bk.) |
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0815515383 |
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9780815515388 |
| Standard No. |
AU@ 000025337075 |
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CHNEW 001004442 |
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DEBBG BV039828129 |
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DEBBG BV042304514 |
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DEBSZ 405321090 |
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NLGGC 346205662 |
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NZ1 10240250 |
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NZ1 15188509 |
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NZ1 15595940 |
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NZ1 16063683 |
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