Guidelines for Determining the Probability of Ignition of a Released Flammable Mass
Author | : CCPS (Center for Chemical Process Safety) |
Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
Total Pages | : 262 |
Release | : 2014-06-26 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781118870341 |
ISBN-13 | : 1118870344 |
Rating | : 4/5 (344 Downloads) |
Download or read book Guidelines for Determining the Probability of Ignition of a Released Flammable Mass written by CCPS (Center for Chemical Process Safety) and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2014-06-26 with total page 262 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Complemented by an estimating tool spreadsheet based on a fixed set of chemicals to assist in risk estimations, Probability of Ignition of a Released Flammable Mass converts a "best guess" to a calculated value based on available information and current technology. The text documents and explains the science and background of the technology-based approach. The tool, when populated with appropriate data, yields an estimate of the probability that a defined release of a flammable material will ignite if exposed to an ignition source. This information can be used to make risk assessments with a higher degree of confidence than estimates made before and it provides valuable information for use in the development of a facility's Emergency Response Plan.