Download or read book Cloud Rise from High explosives Detonations written by H. W. Church and published by . This book was released on 1969 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Detonation of a Flammable Cloud Following a Propane Pipeline Break written by Albert R. Rule and published by . This book was released on 1973 with total page 614 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Dust Explosions written by Jean Cross and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 255 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The interest of the media in dust explosions increased considerably following two major grain-elevator disasters in the United States in 1979. However, these were not isolated incidents and were statistically unusual only in the high loss of life involved. Any oxidizable material that is dispersed in fine powder form may be explosive, and ignition sources with sufficient energy to ignite a dust cloud are easily produced in normal industrial processing. Dust fires and minor incidents are not uncommon in many industries, but fortunately the combination of events and circumstances that must coincide for a large-scale explosion arise only rarely. Nevertheless, this is often more by luck than by good management and many potentially hazardous situations are common in industry. An explosive dust cloud and the circumstances in which it can ignite are not as simple to define as the equivalent situation in gases or flammable vapors. A large number of definitions and experimental tests have been devised to characterize the explosibility of dusts and ignition sources. The aim of this book is to provide a guide describing conditions in industry that could lead to dust explosions and the means to avoid them. Ignition sources and the way in which they can arise in powder processing are discussed and illustrated by case histories of reported incidents. The methods by which the potential hazards of a process or product can be evaluated are described, with special attention paid to the interpretation of the results of the different experimental methods.
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Download or read book 28th International Symposium on Shock Waves written by Konstantinos Kontis and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-03-22 with total page 1122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The University of Manchester hosted the 28th International Symposium on Shock Waves between 17 and 22 July 2011. The International Symposium on Shock Waves first took place in 1957 in Boston and has since become an internationally acclaimed series of meetings for the wider Shock Wave Community. The ISSW28 focused on the following areas: Blast Waves, Chemically Reacting Flows, Dense Gases and Rarefied Flows, Detonation and Combustion, Diagnostics, Facilities, Flow Visualisation, Hypersonic Flow, Ignition, Impact and Compaction, Multiphase Flow, Nozzle Flow, Numerical Methods, Propulsion, Richtmyer-Meshkov, Shockwave Boundary Layer Interaction, Shock Propagation and Reflection, Shock Vortex Interaction, Shockwave Phenomena and Applications, as well as Medical and Biological Applications. The two Volumes contain the papers presented at the symposium and serve as a reference for the participants of the ISSW 28 and individuals interested in these fields.
Download or read book Prevention Detection and Response to Nuclear and Radiological Threats written by Samuel Apikyan and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2007-12-14 with total page 303 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stemming from the NATO Advanced Research Workshop, this book asserts that no single institution or country possesses all the resources to effectively address radiological and nuclear threats. Moreover, the book asserts that fundamental scientific challenges must be overcome to achieve new and improved technologies. In response, the book sets forth research strategies that advance the ability to counter nuclear and radiological threats.
Download or read book Fire Investigator written by and published by Jones & Bartlett Publishers. This book was released on with total page 495 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Arson investigators are among the first people to arrive at the scene of a fire. These special experts examine a site to find out if a fire was an accident or arson. Look inside to find out more about how arson investigators uncover clues and use science to solve fire mysteries.
Download or read book A Study of the Growing Danger of Detonation in Unconfined Gas Cloud Explosions written by John A. Brown and published by . This book was released on 1973 with total page 110 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There is a real and growing danger of detonation of unconfined fuel-air clouds formed by massive industrial gas spills, and the danger increases with the size of the spill. A simple flame is probably not enough to initiate detonation of an unconfined gas cloud no matter how large the scale; but small contributory explosions such as a bursting pressure vessel or a muffler backfire can initiate detonations if strategically located, and gas clouds burning under confinement can undergo spontaneous transition to detonation and initiate open-air clouds. Large scale spills present a greater likelihood of detonation than do smaller spills simply because they entail more opportunities for confined burning to occur or for the cloud to reach an initiation source. Their burning phenomena do not appear to be intrinsically different from those of smaller spills. The most serious hitherto-unrecognized hazard in a refinery is the widespread existence of confined spaces in which a gas cloud can burn to detonation. They include spaces under floors and behind panels, the sewer system, stacks of empty pipe lengths and numerous others. Theoretically, a large spill of flammable gas could mix with the stoichiometric amount of air and possess the explosive power of a small atomic bomb; but experience has shown that the actual yield seldom exceeds 5% of the potential yield - although gas which does not participate in an explosion can still contribute to damage by participating in a subsequent firestorm. Techniques are available to make a quantitative assessment of the damage potential of a given spill in a given situation, and such an assessment would provide top management with the information needed to make an informed risk decision. Techniques are also available to reduce the risk of explosion in the event of a spill. They include limiting the scale of processing, limiting the growth of spill clouds by pilot lights, elimination of confined spaces in which a flame can grow to detonation, greater use of flame arrestors and the installation of gas quench systems. This report is a scouting and planning study intended to give an appreciation for the kind and amount of information that exists and to assess what might be accomplished by a full-scale safety R & D program. It presents a recommended program in sufficient detail for management evaluation and action; with the data and evidential basis for the recommendation.
Download or read book Fire Investigator written by International Association of Fire Chiefs and published by Jones & Bartlett Publishers. This book was released on 2014-12-24 with total page 495 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Through a clear, concise presentation, this text will assist fire investigators in conducting complex fire investigations. Written by talented professional fire investigators from the International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI), this text covers the entire span of the 2014 Edition of NFPA 921, Guide for Fire and Explosion Investigations and addresses all of the job performance requirements in the 2014 Edition of NFPA 1033, Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire Investigator. This text is the benchmark for conducting safe and systematic investigations. Fire Investigator: Principles and Practice to NFPA 921 and 1033 is also appropriate for use in the Fire and Emergency Services in Higher Education's (FESHE) Fire Investigation I and Fire Investigation II model courses.
Download or read book Fire Investigator Principles and Practice written by International Association of Arson Investigators, and published by Jones & Bartlett Learning. This book was released on 2022-04-29 with total page 521 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and the International Association of Arson Investigators (IAAI) are pleased to bring you Fire Investigator: Principles and Practice, Sixth Edition, the next evolution in fire investigator training. Covering the entire spectrum of the 2020 Edition of NFPA 921: Guide for Fire and Explosion Investigation and 2021 Edition of NFPA 1033: Standard for Professional Qualifications for Fire Investigator, the Sixth Edition offers a comprehensive introduction to the knowledge and skills needed to be an effective fire investigator. The textbook opens with details on how to use available investigation resources and the basics of fire science and investigation methodology, then evolves to discuss processes and special considerations for investigating specific types of fires and explosions. This progression helps readers understand complex intricate subject matter as theyand advance from basic technical knowledge to high-level analysis and be able to understand and understanding of complex fire events. Fire Investigator: Principles and Practice, Sixth Edition enhancements: Re-organized and consolidated content now delivered in only 18 chapters to better align to common course lengths Updated and expanded coverage of critical topics like fire investigator ethics, scene safety, legal issues, and scientific method analysis New cNew coverage of topics includinglike conducting research onlineonline research, controlled demolition approaches, use of canines, documentation ofing wildland fires, and more New cases, exercises, and thought-provoking questions to stimulate critical thinking Learn more in this interview with expert George Codding: https://www.psglearning.com/blog/videos/2022/09/22/webinar-recording-fire-investigator-6e-overview-and-q-a-with-george-codding
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Download or read book Blast Waves written by Charles E. Needham and published by Springer. This book was released on 2017-10-03 with total page 424 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book examines blast waves—their methods of generation, their propagation in several dimensions through the real atmosphere and layered gases, and their interactions with simple structures—thereby providing a broad overview of the field. The intended audience has a basic knowledge of algebra and a good grasp of the concepts of conservation of mass and energy. The text includes an introduction to blast wave terminology and conservation laws, and there is a discussion of units and the importance of consistency. This new edition of Blast Waves has been thoroughly updated and includes two new chapters that cover numerical hydrodynamics and blast injury. Authored by an expert with over forty years of experience in the field of blast and shock, this book offers many lessons as well as a historical perspective on developments in the field.
Download or read book Computational Methods in Multiphase Flow VI written by Andrea Alberto Mammoli and published by WIT Press. This book was released on 2011 with total page 345 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Multiphase flows, which can involve compressible or incompressible linear or nonlinear, fluids, Are found in all areas of technology, at all length scales and flow regimes. In spite of their ubiquitousness, however multiphase flow continues to be one of the most challenging areas of computational mechanics and experimental methods, with numerous problems remaining unsolved to date. Because the multiphase flow problems are so complex, advanced computational and experimental methods are often required to solve the equations that describe them. The many hhallenges include modelling nonlinear fluids, modelling and tracking interfaces, dealing with multiple length scales, characterizing phase structures, and treating drop breakup and coalescence. Models must be validated, which requires the use of expensive and difficult experimental techniquess. This book presents contributions on the latest research in these techniques, presented at the sixth in a biennial series of conferences on the subject that begain in 2001. Featured topics include: Bubble and drop dynamics, Flow in porous media, Turbulent flow, Multiphase flow simulation, Image processing, Heat transfer, Interaction of gases, liquids and solids, Interface behaviour, Small scale phenomena, Atomization processes, and Liquid film behaviour.
Download or read book Following toxic clouds written by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Government Reform. Subcommittee on National Security, Emerging Threats, and International Relations and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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