Forensic Investigation of Processing Plant Accidents

1. Auflage 2023
ISBN: 978-1-4665-6975-1
Verlag: Taylor & Francis Inc

Buch, Englisch, 304 Seiten, Format (B × H): 178 mm x 254 mm

This is the first book to provide a scientific methodology for investigating accidents at processing plants. It ensures compliance with codes and standards specific to type of plant as well as the country in which the event occurred. Founded on theoretical fundamentals, the book takes readers through the steps needed to find the responsibility for an accident. These include gaining testimonial information, studying plant documentation and plant design, checking standard operating procedures and whether they were followed, and testing plant components by non-destructive methods.

Zielgruppe

Academic and Professional Practice & Development

Autoren/Hrsg.

Geraci, Alberto

Fachgebiete

• Technische Wissenschaften Maschinenbau | Werkstoffkunde Produktionstechnik Zuverlässigkeitstechnik
• Technische Wissenschaften Technik Allgemein Technische Zuverlässigkeit, Sicherheitstechnik
• Technische Wissenschaften Verfahrenstechnik | Chemieingenieurwesen | Biotechnologie Chemische Anlagen

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction. Testimonial Information and Activity Program. Plant and Event Description. Process Parameters. Maintenance Programs and Strategies. Reactive and Proactive Maintenance. Preventive and Predictive Maintenance. Visual Exams and Maintenance Inspections. Risk Based Inspections and Maintenance Programs. Non-Destructive Testing as a Help. Thermal Infrared Imagery for Defects Detection. Compared Analysis of Codes and Standards. Plant Testing History. Maintenance Budget/Expenditure. Unrepeatable(Destructive) Tests. Accident Causes. Faults, Defects, Carelessness, Negligence and Plant State. Other Unexpected Events and Procedures Verification. Event Responsibility Profiles. Event Reconstruction. Reply to the Judge Questions for the Case. Concluding Remarks. Case Studies. References.