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Foreword |
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Acknowledgments |
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Glossary |
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1.2 Motivation for this Book |
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1.2.1 A Brief History of Fire Protection |
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1.2.2 The Development of Risk-Based Approaches to Flammables Management |
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1.2.3 Difficulties in Developing Ignition Probability Prediction Methods |
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1.2.5 Summary of Industry Needs and Path Forward |
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1.2.6 Applications for This Book |
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6 | (1) |
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1.2.7 Limitations in Applying the Approaches in This Book |
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7 | (1) |
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1.3 Ignition Probability Overview |
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1.3.1 Theoretical Basis for Ignition |
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1.3.2 Key Ignition Factors Related to the Properties of the Fuel and Available Surrogates That Can Be Used for Developing Probability of Ignition Predictions |
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1.3.3 Key Ignition Factors Related to the Release Source |
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19 | (8) |
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1.3.4 Key Ignition Factors Related to the External Environment After the Release |
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27 | (4) |
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1.4 Control of Ignition Sources |
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31 | (3) |
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1.4.1 Ignition Source Management |
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31 | (2) |
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1.4.2 Minimization of Release |
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33 | (1) |
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1.5 Vapor Cloud Explosion Probability Overview |
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34 | (1) |
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35 | (1) |
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1.6.1 Detonation Using a Strong Ignition Source |
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35 | (1) |
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1.6.2 Deflagration-to-Detonation Transition |
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35 | (1) |
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36 | (1) |
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1.7 Other Ignition Topics---Hydrogen |
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36 | (4) |
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1.7.1 Ignition Mechanisms |
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36 | (1) |
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1.7.2 Other Hydrogen Ignition Topics |
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37 | (3) |
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40 | (2) |
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2.1.2 Failure Frequency Data for Use in Event Trees |
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42 | (1) |
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2.1.3 Quantification of the Event Tree |
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2.2 Factors Influencing the Probability of Immediate Ignition |
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2.2.1 Temperature of Release Relative to the Autoignition Temperature |
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43 | (1) |
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2.2.2 Minimum Ignition Energy (MIE) of Material Being Released |
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2.2.3 Pyrophoricity of Released Material |
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2.2.4 Pressure/Velocity of Discharge |
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2.2.6 Presence of Particulates |
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47 | (1) |
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2.2.7 Configuration/Orientation of Equipment Near/At the Point of Release |
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47 | (1) |
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2.2.8 Temperature of Release (As It Relates to Its Effect on MIE) |
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47 | (1) |
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2.2.9 Phase of Release (API RBI) |
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48 | (1) |
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2.2.10 Flash Point and Release Rate (TNO) |
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48 | (1) |
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2.3 Factors Influencing the Probability of Delayed Ignition |
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2.3.1 Strength and Numbers of Ignition Sources |
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2.3.2 Duration of Exposure |
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2.3.3 Release Rate/Amount |
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2.3.4 Material Being Released |
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54 | (1) |
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2.3.5 Release Phase/Flash Point/Boiling Point |
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2.3.6 Distance from Point of Release to Ignition Source |
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2.3.8 Events Originating Indoors |
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55 | (2) |
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2.4 Factors Influencing the Probability of Explosion, Given Delayed Ignition |
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57 | (1) |
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2.5 Potential Interdependence of Variables |
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58 | (1) |
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2.6 Summary of Variables Used in Each Analysis Level |
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59 | (1) |
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2.7 Basic (Level 1) Probability of Ignition Algorithms |
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60 | (2) |
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2.7.1 Level 1 Algorithm for Probability of Immediate Ignition |
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60 | (1) |
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2.7.2 Level 1 Algorithm for Probability of Delayed Ignition |
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61 | (1) |
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2.8 Level 2 Probability of Ignition Algorithms |
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62 | (5) |
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2.8.1 Level 2 Algorithm for Probability of Immediate Ignition |
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62 | (1) |
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2.8.2 Level 2 Algorithm for Probability of Delayed Ignition |
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63 | (4) |
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2.9 Advanced (Level 3) Probability of Ignition Algorithms |
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67 | (3) |
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2.9.1 Level 3 Algorithm for Probability of Immediate Ignition |
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67 | (1) |
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2.9.2 Level 3 Algorithm for Probability of Delayed Ignition |
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68 | (2) |
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2.10 Developing Inputs When Chemical Properties Are Not Available |
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70 | (4) |
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2.10.1 Estimating Input Properties of Chemicals Not in the Pick List |
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2.10.2 Estimating the Properties of Flammable Mixtures |
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2.12 Application of the Models to a Study with Multiple Ignition Sources |
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77 | (3) |
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3 Technical Background And Data Sources |
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3.1 Introduction and Summary |
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80 | (5) |
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3.2 Government-driven studies |
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85 | (18) |
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85 | (9) |
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3.2.2 Bevi Risk Assessment Manual (TNO Purple Book) |
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94 | (4) |
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3.2.3 HSE/Crossthwaite et al. |
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98 | (1) |
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3.2.5 HSE/Gummer and Hawksworth---Hydrogen |
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100 | (1) |
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3.2.6 Cawley/U.S. Bureau of Mines |
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101 | (1) |
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102 | (1) |
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3.2.8 Witcofski (NASA) Liquid Hydrogen |
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103 | (1) |
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3.3 Information Developed by Industry Groups |
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103 | (13) |
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103 | (3) |
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106 | (1) |
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106 | (5) |
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3.3.6 UK Energy Institute |
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113 | (3) |
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3.4 Information Developed in Academia |
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116 | (8) |
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116 | (3) |
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3.4.2 Offshore Explosions (Loughborough) |
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119 | (1) |
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120 | (1) |
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3.4.5 Swain---Ignition of Hydrogen |
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121 | (1) |
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3.4.6 Dryer et al.---Hydrogen and Light Hydrocarbons |
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3.4.7 Britton---Silanes and Chlorosilanes |
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122 | (1) |
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123 | (1) |
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3.5 Information Developed by Individual Companies |
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124 | (7) |
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124 | (1) |
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125 | (1) |
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3.5.3 Johnson---Humans as Electrostatic Ignition Sources |
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126 | (2) |
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128 | (1) |
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128 | (2) |
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130 | (1) |
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3.6 Studies Specific to Ignition of Sprays |
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131 | (3) |
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131 | (2) |
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133 | (1) |
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134 | (6) |
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3.7.1 Britton---External Ignition Events |
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134 | (1) |
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3.7.2 Pratt---Gas Well and Pipeline Blowouts |
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135 | (1) |
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3.7.3 Gummer and Hawksworth---Hydrogen Events |
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136 | (4) |
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140 | (60) |
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4.1 Introduction to Examples and Potential "Lessons Learned" |
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140 | (4) |
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4.1.1 "Reality" vs. Predictions |
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140 | (1) |
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4.1.2 "Conservatism"---Does It Exist? |
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141 | (1) |
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4.1.3 Cases Where the Model May Not Be Appropriate or the Results Misinterpreted |
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142 | (1) |
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4.1.4 Summary of Worked Examples |
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143 | (1) |
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4.2 Worked Examples (based on other CCPS books) |
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144 | (12) |
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4.2.1 Vapor Cloud Explosion Hazard Assessment of a Storage Site |
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144 | (5) |
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4.2.2 Open Field Release of Propane |
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149 | (4) |
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4.2.3 Release from Pipeline |
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153 | (3) |
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4.3 Worked Examples (Chemical and Petrochemical Plants) |
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156 | (13) |
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4.3.1 Ethylene Tubing Failure |
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156 | (2) |
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4.3.2 Benzene Pipe Rupture |
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158 | (1) |
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4.3.3 Spill from Methyl Ethyl Ketone Tank |
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159 | (4) |
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4.3.4 Indoor Puncture of MEK Tote |
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163 | (3) |
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166 | (3) |
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4.4 Worked Examples (oil refineries) |
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169 | (10) |
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4.4.1 Gasoline Release from a Sight Glass |
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169 | (4) |
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4.4.2 Overfilling a Gasoline Storage Tank |
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173 | (2) |
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4.4.3 Overfilling a Propane Bullet |
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175 | (2) |
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4.4.4 Hydrogen Release from a Sight Glass |
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177 | (2) |
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4.5 Worked Examples (Unusual Cases) |
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179 | (6) |
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4.5.1 Indoor Acid Spill---Ventilation Model |
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179 | (5) |
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184 | (1) |
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4.6 Worked Examples ("Out of Scope" Cases) |
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185 | (8) |
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4.6.1 Release of Gas from an Offshore Platform Separator |
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185 | (4) |
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189 | (4) |
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4.7 Worked Examples of the Benefits of Plant Modifications and Design Changes |
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193 | (7) |
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4.7.1 Ignition by Hot Surfaces |
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193 | (3) |
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196 | (1) |
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4.7.3 Duration of Exposure |
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196 | (2) |
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4.7.4 Benefit of Improved Ventilation of Indoor Releases---Continuation of "Indoor Acid Spill" Example |
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198 | (2) |
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200 | (14) |
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5.1 Explanation and Instructions for Software Tool |
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200 | (1) |
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5.2 Opening the Software Tool |
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200 | (1) |
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5.3 General Inputs and Outputs |
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201 | (2) |
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203 | (2) |
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205 | (2) |
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207 | (1) |
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5.7 Explosion Probability |
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207 | (1) |
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5.8 Illustrations of Software Use |
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208 | (6) |
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5.8.1 Vapor Cloud Explosion Hazard Assessment of a Storage Site (Example from Section 4.2.1) |
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208 | (3) |
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5.8.2 Open Field Release of Propane (Example from Section 4.2.2) |
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211 | (3) |
Appendix A Chemical Property Data |
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214 | (6) |
Appendix B Other Models For Consideration |
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220 | (6) |
References |
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226 | (6) |
Index |
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