Handbook of Fire and Explosion Protection Engineering Principles : For Oil, Gas, Chemical and Related Facilities

Written by an engineer for engineers, this book is both training manual and on-going reference, bringing together all the different facets of the complex processes that must be in place to minimize the risk to people, plant and the environment from fires, explosions, vapour releases and oil spills. Fully compliant with international regulatory requirements, relatively compact but comprehensive in its coverage, engineers, safety professionals and concerned company management will buy this book to capitalize on the author’s life-long expertise. This is the only book focusing specifically on oil and gas and related chemical facilities. This new edition includes updates on management practices, lessons learned from recent incidents, and new material on chemical processes, hazards and risk reviews (e.g. CHAZOP). Latest technology on fireproofing, fire and gas detection systems and applications is also covered. An introductory chapter on the philosophy of protection principles along with fundamental background material on the properties of the chemicals concerned and their behaviours under industrial conditions, combined with a detailed section on modern risk analysis techniques makes this book essential reading for students and professionals following Industrial Safety, Chemical Process Safety and Fire Protection Engineering courses. A practical, results-oriented manual for practicing engineers, bringing protection principles and chemistry together with modern risk analysis techniques. Specific focus on oil and gas and related chemical facilities, making it comprehensive and compact. Includes the latest best practice guidance, as well as lessons learned from recent incidents. Content: Handbook of Fire and Explosion Protection Engineering Principles, Page i Handbook of Fire and Explosion Protection Engineering Principles, Page iii Copyright, Page iv Dedication, Page v About the Author, Pages xvii-xviii Preface, Pages xix-xx Chapter 1 - Historical Background, Legal Influences, Management Responsibility, and Safety Culture, Pages 1-26 Chapter 2 - Overview of Oil, Gas, and Petrochemical Facilities, Pages 27-40 Chapter 3 - Philosophy of Protection Principles, Pages 41-54 Chapter 4 - Physical Properties of Hydrocarbons and Petrochemicals, Pages 55-77 Chapter 5 - Characteristics of Hazardous Material Releases, Fires, and Explosions, Pages 79-109 Chapter 6 - Historical Survey of Major Fires and Explosions in the Process Industries, Pages 111-136 Chapter 7 - Risk Analysis, Pages 137-151 Chapter 8 - Segregation, Separation, and Arrangement, Pages 153-169 Chapter 9 - Grading, Containment, and Drainage Systems, Pages 171-180 Chapter 10 - Process Controls, Pages 181-191 Chapter 11 - Emergency Shutdown, Pages 193-203 Chapter 12 - Depressurization, Blowdown, and Venting, Pages 205-220 Chapter 13 - Overpressure and Thermal Relief, Pages 221-227 Chapter 14 - Control of Ignition Sources, Pages 229-246 Chapter 15 - Elimination of Process Releases, Pages 247-252 Chapter 16 - Fire and Explosion Resistant Systems, Pages 253-275 Chapter 17 - Fire and Gas Detection and Alarm Systems, Pages 277-302 Chapter 18 - Evacuation Alerting and Arrangements, Pages 303-311 Chapter 19 - Methods of Fire Suppression, Pages 313-352 Chapter 20 - Special Locations, Facilities, and Equipment, Pages 353-377 Chapter 21 - Human Factors and Ergonomic Considerations, Pages 379-390 Appendix A - Testing Firewater Systems, Page 391 Appendix A-1 - Testing of Firewater Pumping Systems, Pages 393-398 Appendix A-2 - Testing of Firewater Distribution Systems, Pages 399-402 Appendix A-3 - Testing of Sprinkler and Deluge Systems, Pages 403-404 Appendix A-4 - Testing of Foam Fire Suppression Systems, Pages 405-406 Appendix A-5 - Testing of Firewater Hose Reels and Monitors, Pages 407-408 Appendix A-6 - Fire Protection Hydrostatic Testing Requirements, Page 409 Appendix B - Reference Data, Page 411 Appendix B-1 - Fire Resistance Testing Standards, Pages 413-415 Appendix B-2 - Explosion and Fire Resistance Ratings, Pages 417-419 Appendix B-3 - National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) Classifications, Pages 421-427 Appendix B-4 - Hydraulic Data, Page 429 Appendix B-5 - Selected Conversion Factors, Pages 431-435 Acronym List, Pages 437-439 Glossary, Pages 441-449 Index, Pages 451-465 The security and economic stability of many nations and multinational oil companies are highly dependent on the safe and uninterrupted operation of their oil, gas and chemical facilities. One of the most critical impacts that can occur to these operations are fires and explosions from accidental or political incidents. This publication is intended as a general engineering handbook and reference guideline for those personnel involved with fire and explosion protection aspects of critical hydrocarbon facilities. Design guidelines and specifications of major, small and independent oil companies as well as information from engineering firms and published industry references have been reviewed to assist in its operation ..