Dust Explosions in the Process Industries: Identification, Assessment and Control of Dust Hazards - Hardcover

Eckhoff, Rolf K.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0750676027 ISBN 13: 9780750676021

Verlag: Gulf Professional Publishing, 2003

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Unfortunately, dust explosions are common and costly in a wide array of industries such as petrochemical, food, paper and pharmaceutical. It is imperative that practical and theoretical knowledge of the origin, development, prevention and mitigation of dust explosions is imparted to the responsible safety manager. The material in this book offers an up to date evaluation of prevalent activities, testing methods, design measures and safe operating techniques. Also provided is a detailed and comprehensive critique of all the significant phases relating to the hazard and control of a dust explosion. An invaluable reference work for industry, safety consultants and students.

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Rolf K. Eckhoff is Professor Emeritus of Process Safety Technology in the Department of Physics and Technology at University of Bergen, Norway. He is also concurrent professor at Northeastern University, Shen-yang, China, and Scientific Advisor at Oresund Safety Advisors AB, Malmo, Sweden. He is the author of Dust Explosions in the Process Industries, first published in 1991 with an extended version published in 2003. He is also the author and co-author of more than 150 technical and scientific publications and more than 130 research reports. He has advised Industry committees on numerous occasions, lectured to courses, conferences, and seminars in a number of countries in Europe, Bahrain, Isreal, China, India, Australia, Canada, and the US. Dr. Eckhoff earned a Masters in Science in Chemical Engineering from the University of Trondheim, a Master of Philosophy from the University of London, a Doctor Technicae in Dust Explosions from the University of Trondheim, and a Doctor of Science (Eng.) degree from the University of London.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Gulf Professional Publishing
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2003
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 0750676027
• ISBN 13: 9780750676021
• Einband: Gebundene Ausgabe
• Auflage: 3
• Anzahl der Seiten: 744
• Kontakt zum Hersteller: Nicht verfügbar
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