(Ebook) Guidelines for Evaluating Process Plant Buildings for External Explosions, Fires, and Toxic Releases, Second Edition by CCPS (Center for Chemical Process Safety) ISBN 9780470643679, 9781118312995, 0470643676, 1118312996

(Ebook) Guidelines for Evaluating Process Plant Buildings for External Explosions, Fires, and Toxic Releases, Second Edition by CCPS (Center for Chemical Process Safety) ISBN 9780470643679, 9781118312995, 0470643676, 1118312996

Siting of permanent and temporary buildings in process areas requires careful consideration of potential effects of explosions and fires arising from accidental release of flammable materials. This book, which updates the 1996 edition, provides a single-source reference that explains the American Petroleum Institute (API) permanent (752) and temporary (753) building recommended practices and details how to implement them. New coverage on toxicity and updated standards are also highlighted. Practical and easy-to-use, this reliable guide is a must-have for implementing safe building practices.Content: Chapter 1 Introduction (pages 1–20): Chapter 2 Management Overview (pages 21–29): Chapter 3 Determining The Scope of the Building Siting Evaluation (pages 31–44): Chapter 4 Building Siting Evaluation Criteria (pages 45–69): Chapter 5 Explosion Hazards (pages 71–91): Chapter 6 Fire Hazards Assessment (pages 93–108): Chapter 7 Toxic Hazards Assessment (pages 109–123): Chapter 8 Frequency and Probability Assessment (pages 125–150): Chapter 9 Risk Assessment (pages 151–169): Chapter 10 Mitigation Plans and Ongoing Risk Management (pages 171–183): Chapter 11 Managing the Building Siting Process (pages 185–189):