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Expert Trevor Kletz examines the causes and aftermaths of numerous plant disasters--almost every one of which could have been prevented. Case histories illustrate what went wrong, why it went wrong, and then guide you in how to circumvent similar tragedies.Learn from the mistakes of others. This invaluable and respected book examines the causes and aftermaths of numerous plant disasters - almost every one of which could have been prevented. Case histories illustrate what went wrong and why it went wrong, and then guide you in how to circumvent similar tragedies.* Learn from the mistakes of others with this important book!* Examines the causes and aftermaths of numerous plant disasters - most of which could have been prevented* Case histories illustrate what went wrong, why it went wrong, and then guide you in how to circumvent similar tragedies

Table of contents provided by Syndetics

• Acknowledgments
• Preface
• Units and nomenclature
• Preparation for maintenance
• Modifications
• Accidents caused by 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 and other unforeseen deviations
• I didn't know that
• Problems with computer control
• Inherently safer design
• Reactions-planned and unplanned
• A final word
• Recommended reading
• Index

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CHOICE Review

The title of this book is descriptive of its contents: it is a selection of reports compiled by Kletz during the 14 years he spent as safety advisor for a major chemical company in England. Although the book makes no claim to be a comprehensive review of process safety and loss prevention, it contains 18 short chapters devoted to brief, qualitative descriptions of actual incidents that have occurred in industry with some discussion of their cause and prevention. The chapter titles reflect the various causes of the hazardous incidents, including process modifications, human error, leaks, tanks, stacks, pipe and vessel failures, material hazards, static electricity, materials of construction, protective systems, operating methods, and reverse flow. Kletz, drawing extensively on his own industrial experience, keeps the discussions short, simple, and very readable. The book is very practical in orientation, and could serve as a valuable information source for training in plant safety awareness for engineers or operators and for lower-division undergraduate engineering students.-R. Darby, Texas A & M University