Book description
This guide provides an overview of methods for estimating the
characteristics of vapor cloud explosions, flash fires, and
boiling-liquid-expanding-vapor explosions (BLEVEs) for practicing
engineers. It has been updated to include advanced modeling technology,
especially with respect to vapor cloud modeling and the use of
computational fluid dynamics. The text also reviews past experimental
and theoretical research and methods to estimate consequences. Heavily
illustrated with photos, charts, tables, and diagrams, this manual is an
essential tool for safety, insurance, regulatory, and engineering
students and professionals. Since 1985, the
Center for Chemical Process Safety (CCPS)
has been the world leader in developing and disseminating information
on process safety management and technology. CCPS, an industry
technology alliance of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers
(AIChE), has published over 80 books in its process safety guidelines
and process safety concepts series, and over 100 training modules
through its Safety in Chemical Engineering Education (SACHE)
series.
