Research and Markets: Guidelines for Vapor Cloud Explosion, Pressure Vessel Burst, BLEVE and Flash Fire Hazards, 2nd Edition

DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/4c8eec/guidelines_for_vap) has announced the addition of John Wiley and Sons Ltd's new book "Guidelines for Vapor Cloud Explosion, Pressure Vessel Burst, BLEVE and Flash Fire Hazards, 2nd Edition" to their offering.

This guide provides an overview of methods for estimating the characteristics of vapor cloud explosions, flash fires, and boiling-liquid-expanding-vapor explosions (BLEVEs) for practicing engineers. It has been updated to include advanced modeling technology, especially with respect to vapor cloud modeling and the use of computational fluid dynamics. The text also reviews past experimental and theoretical research and methods to estimate consequences. Heavily illustrated with photos, charts, tables, and diagrams, this manual is an essential tool for safety, insurance, regulatory, and engineering students and professionals.

Key Topics Covered:

List of Tables.
List of Figures.
Glossary.
Acknowledgements.
1. INTRODUCTION.
2. MANAGEMENT OVERVIEW.
3. CASE HISTORIES.
4. BASIC CONCEPTS.
5. FLASH FIRES.
6. VAPOR CLOUD EXPLOSIONS.
7. PRESSURE VESSEL BURSTS.
8. BASIC PRINCIPLES OF BLEVES.
9. REFERENCES.
APPENDIX A: VIEW FACTORS FOR SELECTED CONFIGURATIONS.
APPENDIX B: TABULATION OF SOME GAS PROPERTIES IN METRIC UNITS.
APPENDIX C: CONVERSION FACTORS TO SI FOR SELECTED QUANTITIES.

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