What_Went_Wrong_4E.pdf

FOURTH EDITION

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FOURTH EDITION

Case Histories of

Process Plant Disasters

“Most of the incidents are very simple. No

esoteric knowledge or detailed study was

required to prevent them-only a

knowledge of what had happened before,

which this book provides.”

-Treuor Kletz

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.

Twenty percent of the information in this

fourth edition is brand new, with fifteen new

figures and photos to help you better

recognize danger. Extensive references are a

hallmark of this trusted volume.

New sections include:

Electrical isolation Heat radiation

Cooling coils Recent incidents Vacuum

relief valves Accidents at sea Fires

Problem sources Emulsion breaking

Chimney effects Interlock failure

Choosing materials.

Keep your plant running safely. No

professional concerned with operating,

maintaining, and designing process plants

should be without this classic book.

FOURTH EDITION

WHAT WENT WRONG?