Avoiding Static Ignition Hazards In Chemical Operations

Laurence G. Britton9780816908004, 0816908001

Assists designers and operators of chemical facilities in understanding and reducing the potential hazards associated with the generation, accumulation, and discharge of static electricity. The author presents methods for identifying and assessing the hazards, relevant practical aspects of ignition and combustion, techniques for controlling the hazards, and illustrative case histories. Flammable liquids, vapors and gases are covered in a chapter separate from powders and solids. Appendices contain data tabulations and a glossary.