Handbook of Fire & Explosion Protection Engineering Principles for Oil, Gas, Chemical, & Related Facilities (Hardcover)

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