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Author Assael, Marc J.

Title Fires, explosions, and toxic gas dispersions : effects calculation and risk analysis / Marc J. Assael, Konstantinos E. Kakosimos
Published Boca Raton : CRC Press/Taylor & Francis, ©2010

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Description 1 online resource (xvi, 333 pages) : illustrations
Contents A. Hazard identification : event frequency -- B. Outflow -- C. Effects and consequences analysis -- D. Causes of destruction
Summary Today's risk analysis is a very challenging field, and a solid understanding of the calculations procedure associated with it is essential for anyone involved. "Fires, Explosions, and Toxic Gas Dispersions: Effects Calculation and Risk Analysis" provides an overview of the methods used to assess the risk of fires, explosions, and toxic gas dispersion, and then deduce the subsequent effects and consequences of these events. The authors cover various aspects of such incidents, including the probability that an accident will occur, and how to calculate leaks, heat flux, overpressure, an
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index
Notes English
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Subject Hazardous substances -- Risk assessment.
Hazardous substances -- Accidents
Hazardous substances -- Safety measures
Hazardous substances -- Health aspects.
TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- General.
Hazardous substances -- Accidents
Hazardous substances -- Health aspects
Hazardous substances -- Risk assessment
Hazardous substances -- Safety measures
Förorenande ämnen -- mijlöfrågor.
Förorenande ämnen -- hälsoaspekter.
Kemikalier -- miljöaspekter.
Kemikalier -- riskanalys.
Form Electronic book
Author Kakosimos, Konstantinos E
LC no. 2009047099
ISBN 9781439826768
1439826765
1282903020
9781282903029
9786612903021
6612903023