Guidelines for evaluating process plant buildings for external explosions, fires, and toxic releases.

"Siting of permanent and temporary buildings in process areas requires careful consideration of potential effects of explosions and fires arising from accidental release of flammable materials. This book, which updates the 1996 edition, provides a single-source reference that explains the Ameri...

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Author: American Institute of Chemical Engineers. Center for Chemical Process Safety
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Hoboken, N.J. : Wiley, [2012]
Edition:2nd ed.
Series:Wiley series on technologies for the pharmaceutical industry.
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Online Access:Full Text via HEAL-Link
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Summary:"Siting of permanent and temporary buildings in process areas requires careful consideration of potential effects of explosions and fires arising from accidental release of flammable materials. This book, which updates the 1996 edition, provides a single-source reference that explains the American Petroleum Institute (API) permanent (752) and temporary (753) building recommended practices and details how to implement them. New coverage on toxicity and updated standards are also highlighted. Practical and easy-to-use, this reliable guide is a must-have for implementing safe building practices"--Provided by publisher.
Item Description:Revised edition of: Guidelines for evaluating process plant buildings for external explosions and fires. c1996.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xxvi, 204 pages) : illustrations.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9781118312995
1118312996
9781621980254
1621980251
9781118312964
1118312961
9781118312988
1118312988
DOI:10.1002/9781118312995