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What Went Wrong? Trevor Kletz (Process Safety Consultant, UK)

What Went Wrong? By Trevor Kletz (Process Safety Consultant, UK)

What Went Wrong? by Trevor Kletz (Process Safety Consultant, UK)

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Summary

Examines the causes and aftermaths of numerous plant disasters - almost every one of which could have been prevented. This book includes case histories which illustrate what went wrong, why it went wrong, and then guide you in how to circumvent similar tragedies. It also examines the causes and aftermaths of numerous plant disasters.

What Went Wrong? Summary

What Went Wrong?: Case Studies of Process Plant Disasters by Trevor Kletz (Process Safety Consultant, UK)

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.

What Went Wrong? Reviews

The examples were very clear and graphic, with good sketches or pictures. Without a doubt, I strongly recommend this book as required reading for every engineer and supervisor in the process industry and suggested reading for others. - AFE Facilities Engineering JournalThe incidents described could occur in many types of plants, and should therefore be of interest to a wide variety of plant operators. The new fourth edition contains considerable new material, with extensive references. - Mechanical EngineeringThis book is recommended for generalists with an interest in industrial safety and safety/process who wish to gain some insight into the realities of plant operations. - IChemE-Institute Of Chemical EngineersThis book should be read by every health and safety advisor and all managers and engineers who work in the chemical and petrochemical industries. It should also be used by those who provide training courses in these industries. - The Safety & Health Practitioner, July 2002

About Trevor Kletz (Process Safety Consultant, UK)

Trevor Kletz, OBE, D.Sc., F.Eng. (1922-2013), was a process safety consultant, and published more than a hundred papers and nine books on loss prevention and process safety, including most recently Lessons From Disaster: How Organizations Have No Memory and Accidents Recur and Computer Control and Human Error. He worked thirty-eight years with Imperial Chemical Industries Ltd., where he served as a production manager and safety adviser in the petrochemical division, also holding membership in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Loughborough University, Leicestershire, England. He most recently served as senior visiting research fellow at Loughborough University, and adjunct professor at the Mary Kay O'Connor Process Safety Center, Texas A&M University.

Table of Contents

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.

Additional information

GOR005878282
9780884159209
0884159205
What Went Wrong?: Case Studies of Process Plant Disasters by Trevor Kletz (Process Safety Consultant, UK)
Trevor Kletz (Process Safety Consultant, UK)
Used - Very Good
Hardback
Elsevier Science & Technology
19980623
432
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Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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