NFPA's Illustrated Dictionary of Fire Service Terms

NFPA's Illustrated Dictionary of Fire Service Terms
Author: National Fire Protection Association
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning
Total Pages: 208
Release: 2006
Genre: Education
ISBN: 9780763739096

Illustrated dictionary features approximately 4,000 firefighting, fire safety and electrical terms and their definitions. Special features of this dictionary include reference to NFPA code of origin following each definition, a complete listing of NFPA's standards and common firefighting acronyms.

Handbook for Process Safety in Laboratories and Pilot Plants

Handbook for Process Safety in Laboratories and Pilot Plants
Author: CCPS (Center for Chemical Process Safety)
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 564
Release: 2023-08-08
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1119693365

Handbook for Process Safety in Laboratories and Pilot Plants Effectively manage physical and chemical risks in your laboratory or pilot plant In Handbook for Process Safety in Laboratories and Pilot Plants: A Risk-based Approach, the Center for Chemical Process Safety delivers a comprehensive and authoritative presentation of process safety procedures and methods for use in laboratories and pilot plants (LAPPs). Of the four broad hazard categories — chemical, physical, biological, and ionizing radiation — this book focuses on the two most common: chemical and physical hazards. It addresses the storage and handling of the hazardous materials associated with activities commonly performed in LAPPs and presents many of the physical and chemical analytical techniques used to verify and validate the efficacy of safety management systems. This book will present tools and techniques for effectively managing the risks in any laboratory or pilot plant using engineered and administrative controls, as well as the CCPS Risk Based Process Safety (RBPS) Management Systems. Readers will also find: A thorough introduction to process safety Comprehensive explorations of understanding hazards and risks, as well as managing risk with engineered controls, administrative controls, and RBPS Management Systems Practical discussions of how to learn from the experiences of your own LAPP and others Detailed case reports and examples, as well as practical tools, control banding strategies, and glass equipment design Perfect for any LAPP staff member working with or managing hazardous materials, Handbook for Process Safety in Laboratories and Pilot Plants: A Risk-based Approach will also benefit LAPP engineering and scientific professionals, LAPP technical support staff, and LAPP managers. The Center for Chemical Process Safety is a world leader in developing and distributing information on process safety management and technology. Since 1985, CCPS has published over 100 books in its process safety guidelines and concept series, 33 training modules as part of its Safety in Chemical Engineering Education series, and over 220 online offerings.

Guidelines for Siting and Layout of Facilities

Guidelines for Siting and Layout of Facilities
Author: CCPS (Center for Chemical Process Safety)
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 400
Release: 2018-04-24
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN: 1119474639

This book has been written to address many of the developments since the 1st Edition which have improved how companies survey and select new sites, evaluate acquisitions, or expand their existing facilities. This book updates the appendices containing both the recommended separation distances and the checklists to help the teams obtain the information they need when locating the facility within a community, when arranging the processes within the facility, and when arranging the equipment within the process units.

An Introduction to Fire Protection for Buildings for Construction Managers

An Introduction to Fire Protection for Buildings for Construction Managers
Author: J. Paul Guyer, P.E., R.A.
Publisher: Guyer Partners
Total Pages: 36
Release: 2022-05-17
Genre: Technology & Engineering
ISBN:

Introductory technical guidance for construction managers interested in construction of fire protection systems for buildings and other infrastructure. Here is what is discussed: 1. INTRODUCTION, 2. FUNDAMENTAL ELEMENTS OF FIRE PROTECTION ENGINEERING, 3. BUILDING MATERIALS AND DESIGN, 4. WATER SUPPLY FOR FIRE PROTECTION, 5. FIRE EXTINGUISHING SYSTEMS, 6. FIRE ALARM SYSTEMS, 7. SPECIAL OCCUPANCIES AND HAZARDS, 8. OCCUPANCY HAZARD CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM, 9. CODES AND OTHER PROFESSIONAL RESOURCES.

Fire and Life Safety Inspection Manual

Fire and Life Safety Inspection Manual
Author: Robert E. Solomon
Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Publishers
Total Pages: 878
Release: 2012
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1449670822

The Fire and Life Safety Inspection Manual, Ninth Edition is the most up-to-date inspection reference manual for those interested in fire protection, fire safety, and life safety inspections. It provides step-by-step guidance through the complete fire inspection process, with special emphasis on life safety considerations. This text identifies dangerous and hazardous conditions that could be encountered in a structure and spells out the chief areas the inspector should be focused on during an inspection. Inspectors should use the Fire and Life Safety Inspection Manual, Ninth Edition to identify existing deficiencies, imminently dangerous conditions, or a fault in a procedure or protocol that may result in a fire. Six new chapters have been added to make sure fire inspectors have the knowledge and resources available to effectively conduct all types of fire inspections. These new chapters include: - Chapter 5 Certification and Training for Inspectors - Chapter 6 Green Technologies and the Inspector - Chapter 24 Commissioning Process for Fire Protection Systems - Chapter 25 Accessibility Provisions - Chapter 26 Grass, Brush, and Forest Fire Hazards - Chapter 27 Tunnels More than three hundred codes and standards form the basis for the criteria, recommendations, and requirements that are found throughout the text. Early chapters provide important background information, while the second half presents inspection guidelines for specific fire protection systems and occupancies that are based on the Life Safety Code(R). This text is packaged with an access code that provides free access to easy-to-follow checklists to help you remember and record every important detail. Whether you're just starting your career as a fire inspector or ready to brush up on the basics, the Fire and Life Safety Inspection Manual, Ninth Edition has the reliable inspection advice you need.

Hydrogen Energy and Vehicle Systems

Hydrogen Energy and Vehicle Systems
Author: Scott E. Grasman
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 353
Release: 2016-04-19
Genre: Science
ISBN: 143982682X

With contributions from noted laboratory scientists, professors, and engineers, Hydrogen Energy and Vehicle Systems presents a new comprehensive approach for applying hydrogen-based technologies to the transportation and electric power generation sectors. It shows how these technologies can improve the efficiency and reliability of energy and trans

Cryogenic Safety

Cryogenic Safety
Author: Thomas J. Peterson
Publisher: Springer
Total Pages: 225
Release: 2019-04-26
Genre: Science
ISBN: 3030165086

This book describes the current state of the art in cryogenic safety best practice, helping the reader to work with cryogenic systems and materials safely. It brings together information from previous texts, industrial and laboratory safety polices, and recent research papers. Case studies, example problems, and an extensive list of references are included to add to the utility of the text. It describes the unique safety hazards posed by cryogenics in all its guises, including issues associated with the extreme cold of cryogenics, the flammability of some cryogenic fluids, the displacement of oxygen by inert gases boiling off from cryogenic fluids, and the high pressures that can be formed during the volume expansion that occurs when a cryogenic fluid becomes a room temperature gas. A further chapter considers the challenges arising from the behavior of materials at cryogenic temperatures. Many materials are inappropriate for use in cryogenics and can fail, resulting in hazardous conditions. Despite these hazards, work at cryogenic temperatures can be performed safely. The book also discusses broader safety issues such as hazard analysis, establishment of a safe work culture and lessons learned from cryogenic safety in accelerator labs. This book is designed to be useful to everyone affected by cryogenic hazards regardless of their expertise in cryogenics.