| Process Systems Risk Management: Volume 6 Contributor(s): Cameron, Ian T. (Author), Raman, R. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0121569322 ISBN-13: 9780121569327 Publisher: Academic Press OUR PRICE: $183.15 Product Type: Hardcover Published: March 2005 Annotation: Process Systems Risk Management provides complete coverage of risk management concepts and applications for safe design and operation of industrial and other process facilities. The whole life cycle of the process or product is taken into account, from its conception to decommissioning. The breadth of human factors in risk management is also treated, ranging from personnel and public safety to environmental impact and business interruption. This unique approach to process risk management is firmly grounded in systems engineering. Numerous examples are used to illustrate important concepts ???drawn from almost 40 years authors??? experience in risk analysis, assessment and management, with applications in both on- and off-shore operations. This book is essential reading on the relevant techniques to tackle risk management activities for small-, medium- and large-scale operations in the process industries. It is aimed at informing a wide audience of industrial risk management practitioners, including plant managers, engineers, health professionals, town planners, and administrators of regulatory agencies. * A computational perspective on the risk management of chemical processes * A multifaceted approach that includes the technical, social, human and management factors * Includes numerous examples and illustrations from real life incidents |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Technology & Engineering | Industrial Health & Safety - Technology & Engineering | Chemical & Biochemical |
| Dewey: 658.5 |
| LCCN: 2008297307 |
| Series: Process Systems Engineering |
| Physical Information: 1.19" H x 7.16" W x 10" (2.86 lbs) 615 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Process Systems Risk Management provides complete coverage of risk management concepts and applications for safe design and operation of industrial and other process facilities. The whole life cycle of the process or product is taken into account, from its conception to decommissioning. The breadth of human factors in risk management is also treated, ranging from personnel and public safety to environmental impact and business interruption. This unique approach to process risk management is firmly grounded in systems engineering. Numerous examples are used to illustrate important concepts -drawn from almost 40 years authors' experience in risk analysis, assessment and management, with applications in both on- and off-shore operations. This book is essential reading on the relevant techniques to tackle risk management activities for small-, medium- and large-scale operations in the process industries. It is aimed at informing a wide audience of industrial risk management practitioners, including plant managers, engineers, health professionals, town planners, and administrators of regulatory agencies. |