Understanding explosions /
There are many different types of explosions, each with its own complex mechanism. Understanding explosions is important in preventing them. This reference provides valuable information on explosions for everyone involved in the operation, design, maintenance, and management of chemical processes, h...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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New York :
Center for Chemical Process Safety of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers,
©2003.
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| Online Access: | Connect to the full text of this electronic book |
| Summary: | There are many different types of explosions, each with its own complex mechanism. Understanding explosions is important in preventing them. This reference provides valuable information on explosions for everyone involved in the operation, design, maintenance, and management of chemical processes, helping enhance understanding of the nature of explosions and the practical methods required to prevent them from occurring. The text includes: Fundamental basis for explosions Explosive and flammable behavior and characteristics of materials Different types of explosions Fire a. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 online resource (xi, 214 pages) : illustrations |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 193-201) and index. |
| ISBN: | 9780470925287 0470925280 |