Continuous monitoring for hazardous material release

Whether occurring accidentally or through acts of terrorism, catastrophic chemical releases must be identified early in order to mitigate their consequences. Continuous sensor monitoring can detect catastrophic chemical releases early enough to curb extreme amounts of damage. In several notable inst...

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Corporate Authors: American Institute of Chemical Engineers. Center for Chemical Process Safety.; American Industrial Hygiene Association.
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Literature type: eBook
Language: English
Series: CCPS concept book.
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Online Access: http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/book/10.1002/9780470925157
Summary: Whether occurring accidentally or through acts of terrorism, catastrophic chemical releases must be identified early in order to mitigate their consequences. Continuous sensor monitoring can detect catastrophic chemical releases early enough to curb extreme amounts of damage. In several notable instances, such monitors have not been used appropriately, or have fallen short of what they should have been capable of delivering. This book provides the technical background and guidance needed to get the most from this emerging technique and details the essentials of preparing any workplace from fal.
Carrier Form: 1 online resource (x, 86 p.) : ill.
Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN: 9781615830282 (Electronic bk.)
1615830286 (Electronic bk.)
9780470925157 (electronic bk.)
0470925159 (electronic bk.)
9780470925140
0470925140
Index Number: TD890
CLC: X51
Contents: Introduction -- Management -- Determining where gas detection may or may not be beneficial -- Sensor technology -- Approaches to detector placement and configuration -- Overall system management : commissioning, testing, and maintenance.