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Vapor Cloud Explosions: Mitigation of Consequences

AUTHOR Van Overmeire, Marc; Roosendans, Dirk; Hoorelbeke, Pol
PUBLISHER de Gruyter (12/30/2024)
PRODUCT TYPE Hardcover (Hardcover)

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The oil and gas industry operates installations and processes with important quantities of flammable substances within a wide range of pressures and temperatures. A particular hazard for this type of installations is an accidental release of a large quantity of flammable material resulting in the formation of a flammable cloud within the installation. Upon ignition, such a cloud may lead to an explosion producing shockwaves with enough energy to cause substantial damage to people and assets. Such accidents are commonly named "Vapor Cloud Explosions". This book gives insight in the phenomena involved in Vapor Cloud Explosions and proposes strategies for their prevention and mitigation.

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ISBN-13: 9783110741049
ISBN-10: 3110741040
Binding: Hardback or Cased Book (Sewn)
Content Language: English
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Page Count: 502
Carton Quantity: 16
Product Dimensions: 6.69 x 1.06 x 9.61 inches
Weight: 2.20 pound(s)
Feature Codes: Illustrated
Country of Origin: DE
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Science | Chemistry - Industrial & Technical
Science | Chemical & Biochemical
Science | Industrial Health & Safety
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The oil and gas industry operates installations and processes with important quantities of flammable substances within a wide range of pressures and temperatures. A particular hazard for this type of installations is an accidental release of a large quantity of flammable material resulting in the formation of a flammable cloud within the installation. Upon ignition, such a cloud may lead to an explosion producing shockwaves with enough energy to cause substantial damage to people and assets. Such accidents are commonly named "Vapor Cloud Explosions". This book gives insight in the phenomena involved in Vapor Cloud Explosions and proposes strategies for their prevention and mitigation.

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