Trevor A Kletz

Dispelling chemical industry myths

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

With over fifty years of experience in the chemical industry, Trevor Kletz sheds light on statements of doubtful accuracy that are widely accepted among chemical engineers and professionals in the chemical industry. These so-called myths have led to accidents and wrong decisions. This book encourages a skeptical approach so that accidents can be avoided and our resources can be more effectively used. The myths address technology, management, and, new to this edition, toxicology and the environment. Included in each myth is a thorough description of why it is wrong. This important resource provides a gentle reminder that all received wisdom should be looked at critically from time to time. Everyone teaching, learning, and working in the oil, chemical, and other process industries will find the book stimulating and provocative - and relevant to their everyday work.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Taylor & Francis Ltd (Sales)
• 3rd edition
• Seitenzahl: 200
• Erscheinungstermin: 2. Dezember 2019
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 15mm
• Gewicht: 318g
• ISBN-13: 9780367448523
• ISBN-10: 0367448521
• Artikelnr.: 58442833

Autorenporträt

Kletz, Trevor A.

Inhaltsangabe

Part 1: myths about technology
pressure vessels must be fitted with relief valves (or bursting discs)
if a vessel is exposed to fire, it should be emptied as quickly as possible
accidents are due to human failing, so we should eliminate the human element when we can
if a flammable material has a high flashpoint, it is safe and will not explode
blast walls provide the ultimate protection against explosions
we can remove hazards
the public believe we are making the world a better place
fire is worse than smoke
accidents are due to a coincidence of unlikely events
computers introduce new problems
the most valuable writings on safety are codes and standards. Part 2: myths about management
engineers should respond to market needs
many questions can be answered by substituting numbers in well-established equations
policies lead to action
treating employees, customers and suppliers well is good business in the long run
stress is a major cause of ill-health today. Part 3: myths about toxicology and the environment
we should look for the effects of substances that have not yet been studied
the causes of cancer are environmental
scientists should be held responsible for the results of their actions
we should recycle whenever possible
entropy is increasing all the time
myths in other walks of life
afterthoughts.