Full Description
This is the new definitive reference in the field. Between them, the renowned team of editors and authors have amassed unparalleled experience at such institutes as BAM, PTB, Pittsburgh National Institute for Occupational Health and Safety, BASF AG, and the University of Gottingen. In this work - the first of its kind for 35 years - they describe in detail those measures that prevent or limit industrial explosions and the damage so caused. They cover various preventative methods, as well as the current state of technology combined with data gained through experimentation. This handbook offers operational, planning, design and safety engineers working in industry, government agencies and professional associations, in-depth knowledge of the scientific and technical basics, allowing them to apply explosion protection according to any given situation.
Contents
Preface. List of Contributors. 1. Explosion Processes. 2. Ignition Processes. 3. Properties of Reactive Gases and Vapors (Safety Characteristics). 4. Properties of Combustible Dusts (Safety Characteristics). 5. Properties of Flammable Mists and Foams. 6. Measures of Explosion Protection and Prevention. 7. Fundamentals of Understanding and Judging Explosion Risks. 8. References. Index.
