Process Safety Analysis
by Bob Skelton · Bob Skelton
An IChemE-published introduction to systematic process safety analysis techniques, including HAZOP, fault tree and event tree analysis, and consequence assessment. Readers learn how to identify hazards in chemical process designs and structure a safety study from start to finish.
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aiche.org/ccps
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