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What went wrong? : case histories of process plant disasters and how they could have been avoided / Trevor Kletz.
| Author/creator | Kletz, Trevor A. |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | 5th ed. |
| Publication Info | Burlington, MA : Gulf Professional Pub., ©2009. |
| Description | xxxii, 608 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Subjects |
| Contents | Preparation for maintenance -- Modifications -- Accidents said to be due to human error -- Labeling -- Storage tanks -- Stacks -- Leaks -- Liquefied flammable gases -- Pipe and vessel failures -- Other equipment -- Entry to vessels -- Hazards of common materials -- Tank trucks and cars -- Testing of trips and other protective systems -- Static electricity -- Materials of construction -- Operating methods -- Reverse flow, other unforeseen deviations, and hazop -- I didn't know that ... -- Problems with computer control -- Inherently safer design -- Reactions : planned and unplanned -- Maintenance -- Entry into confined spaces -- Changes to processes and plants -- Changes in organization -- Changing procedures instead of designs -- Materials of construction (including insulation) -- Operating methods -- Explosions -- Poor communication -- I did not know ... -- Control -- Leaks -- Reactions : planned and unplanned -- Both design and operations could have been better -- Accidents in other industries -- Accident investigation : missed opportunities -- An accident that may have affected the future of process safety. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| LCCN | 2009011194 |
| ISBN | 9781856175319 (hardcover : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 1856175316 (hardcover : alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | TP155.5 .K54 2009 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |