Domino Effects in the Process Industries discusses state-of-the-art theories, conceptual models, insights and practical issues surrounding large-scale knock-on accidents—so-called domino effects—in the chemical and process industries. The book treats such extremely low-frequency phenomena from a technological perspective, studying possible causes and introducing several approaches to assess and control the risks of these scenarios. The authors also examine these events from a managerial viewpoint, discussing single and multi-plant management insights and requirements to take pro-active measures to prevent such events. Academics, regulators, and industrialists who study and analyze domino effects in order to prevent such events will find the book unique and highly valuable.
1. Cover image 2. Title page 3. Table of Contents 4. Copyright 5. Preface 6. List of Contributors 7. 1. Historical Background and State of the Art on Domino Effect Assessment 8. Part I: Causes of Domino Effects 9. 2. Analysis of Past Accidents and Relevant Case-Histories 10. 3. Features of Escalation Scenarios 11. 4. Overpressure Effects 12. 5. Heat Radiation Effects 13. 6. Missile Projection Effects 14. 7. Other Causes of Escalation 15. Part II: Prevention of Domino Effects from a Technological Perspective 16. 8. Approaches to Domino Effect Prevention and Mitigation 17. 9. Threshold-Based Approach 18. 10. Quantitative Assessment of Risk Caused by Domino Accidents 19. 11. Detailed Studies of Domino Scenarios 20. Part III: Prevention of Domino Effects from a Managerial Perspective 21. 12. Managing Domino Effects from a Design-Based Viewpoint 22. 13. Managing Domino Effects in a Chemical Industrial Area 23. 14. Decision Support Systems for Preventing Domino Effects 24. Conclusions 25. Nomenclature 26. Tutorial for Tools for the Quantitative Assessment of Domino Effect Presented in Part II 27. Tutorial for the Main Methodologies in Part III 28. Glossary 29. Index
Domino Effects in the Process Industries discusses state-of-the-art theories, conceptual models, insights and practical issues surrounding large-scale knock-on accidents—so-called domino effects—in the chemical and process industries. The book treats such extremely low-frequency phenomena from a technological perspective, studying possible causes and introducing several approaches to assess and control the risks of these scenarios. The authors also examine these events from a managerial viewpoint, discussing single and multi-plant management insights and requirements to take pro-active measures to prevent such events. Academics, regulators, and industrialists who study and analyze domino effects in order to prevent such events will find the book unique and highly valuable.
1. Cover image 2. Title page 3. Table of Contents 4. Copyright 5. Preface 6. List of Contributors 7. 1. Historical Background and State of the Art on Domino Effect Assessment 8. Part I: Causes of Domino Effects 9. 2. Analysis of Past Accidents and Relevant Case-Histories 10. 3. Features of Escalation Scenarios 11. 4. Overpressure Effects 12. 5. Heat Radiation Effects 13. 6. Missile Projection Effects 14. 7. Other Causes of Escalation 15. Part II: Prevention of Domino Effects from a Technological Perspective 16. 8. Approaches to Domino Effect Prevention and Mitigation 17. 9. Threshold-Based Approach 18. 10. Quantitative Assessment of Risk Caused by Domino Accidents 19. 11. Detailed Studies of Domino Scenarios 20. Part III: Prevention of Domino Effects from a Managerial Perspective 21. 12. Managing Domino Effects from a Design-Based Viewpoint 22. 13. Managing Domino Effects in a Chemical Industrial Area 23. 14. Decision Support Systems for Preventing Domino Effects 24. Conclusions 25. Nomenclature 26. Tutorial for Tools for the Quantitative Assessment of Domino Effect Presented in Part II 27. Tutorial for the Main Methodologies in Part III 28. Glossary 29. Index
