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Series: ASM Handbook
Volume: 11A
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 30 August 2021
DOI: 10.31399/asm.hb.v11A.a0006804
EISBN: 978-1-62708-329-4
... Abstract This article addresses the effects of damage to equipment and structures due to explosions (blast), fire, and heat as well as the methodologies that are used by investigating teams to assess the damage and remaining life of the equipment. It discusses the steps involved in preliminary...
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Published: 01 January 2002
Fig. 2 Remains surrounding an industrial facility after a fire and explosion More
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Published: 30 August 2021
Fig. 124 Photograph of reboiler explosion and fire More
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Published: 15 June 2020
Fig. 15 Ingredients for flash fire and dust explosion More
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Published: 30 June 2023
Fig. 2 (a) Fire triangle. (b) Explosion pentagon More
Series: ASM Handbook
Volume: 4B
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 30 September 2014
DOI: 10.31399/asm.hb.v04b.a0005926
EISBN: 978-1-62708-166-5
... … Furnace Atmosphere Hazards Furnace atmospheres constitute one of the major safety hazards involved in heat treating. Generally, these hazards fall into four groups: fire, explosion, toxicity, and asphyxiation. Fire When an atmosphere contains more than 4% of combustible gases, it is classified...
Series: ASM Handbook
Volume: 24A
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 30 June 2023
DOI: 10.31399/asm.hb.v24A.a0006960
EISBN: 978-1-62708-439-0
..., unpermitted discharge, permit exceedance or violation, explosion, or fire. Numerous types of costs or damages are associated with EH&S incidents, such as: Pain and suffering to employee/family Repair or replacement costs (facility, equipment, components, cleanups, decontamination) Loss...
Series: ASM Handbook
Volume: 24
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 15 June 2020
DOI: 10.31399/asm.hb.v24.a0006544
EISBN: 978-1-62708-290-7
..., as well as recommendations and strategies that can be employed to both prevent and protect against damaging effects from powder exposure, fire and/or explosions, or environmental impact events. dust hazards analysis metal powder handling metal powder hazards safety METAL POWDERS can...
Series: ASM Handbook
Volume: 5A
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 August 2013
DOI: 10.31399/asm.hb.v05a.a0005757
EISBN: 978-1-62708-171-9
..., and mists can cause severe respiratory ailments. Powder/water spills can cause slippery floors. Mechanical pinch hazards exist from robots, turntables, automatic doors, and so on. Fire and explosions can result from fine etal powders and dust. Handling components manually or by crane, lifting...
Series: ASM Handbook
Volume: 6A
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 31 October 2011
DOI: 10.31399/asm.hb.v06a.a0005635
EISBN: 978-1-62708-174-0
... and explosion. adhesive bonding arc welding brazing compressed gas cutting electrical safety electromagnetic radiation electron beam welding explosion prevention explosion protection explosion welding fire prevention fire protection friction welding fumes gas high-frequency welding laser...
Series: ASM Handbook
Volume: 6A
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 31 October 2011
DOI: 10.31399/asm.hb.v06a.a0005590
EISBN: 978-1-62708-174-0
... process: electrical shock, fumes and gases, arc radiation, and fire and explosion. arc radiation automatic welding electrical shock filler metals fire and explosion fumes gas tungsten arc welding power supplies robotic welding safety precautions shielding gas torch construction tungsten...
Series: ASM Handbook
Volume: 7
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 30 September 2015
DOI: 10.31399/asm.hb.v07.a0006137
EISBN: 978-1-62708-175-7
... and using common sintering atmosphere gases are explosion, fire, toxicity, and asphyxiation. atmosphere supply systems inspection maintenance safety and environmental concerns sintering atmosphere generators sintering atmospheres SINTERING ATMOSPHERES (endothermic gas, exothermic gas...
Series: ASM Handbook
Volume: 9
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 December 2004
DOI: 10.31399/asm.hb.v09.a0005650
EISBN: 978-1-62708-177-1
.... For example, if a low-boiling-point material is stored next to a heat source (or in sunlight), it might vaporize and pose a fire or explosion hazard. Vapor pressure is an indicator of the volatility of the material, which is important with regard to flammability and explosivity. Volatile substances can...
Series: ASM Handbook
Volume: 6
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 January 1993
DOI: 10.31399/asm.hb.v06.a0001487
EISBN: 978-1-62708-173-3
... level, safety rails or lines must be provided to prevent falls as a result of restricted vision from eye protection devices. Safety lines and harnesses can be helpful to restrict workers to safe areas, and to catch them in case of a fall. Unexpected events, such as fire and explosions, do occur...
Series: ASM Handbook
Volume: 7
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 30 September 2015
DOI: 10.31399/asm.hb.v07.a0006075
EISBN: 978-1-62708-175-7
... was designed in accordance with guidance in a prominent fire code published by the NFPA. Aluminum dust is among the most explosive metal dusts, and the conditions in dust collectors that are not properly designed, installed, or maintained present risk for an explosion and fire. Similar to aluminum dust...
Series: ASM Handbook
Volume: 7
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 30 September 2015
DOI: 10.31399/asm.hb.v07.a0006065
EISBN: 978-1-62708-175-7
... both inefficient and dangerous to operate, because, unlike gold powders, aluminum powder forms an explosive mixture with air over a wide range of metal-to-air ratios ( Ref 3 ). Several fatal fires and explosions marred the early days of the aluminum powder industry. Two major breakthroughs...
Series: ASM Handbook
Volume: 5A
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 August 2013
DOI: 10.31399/asm.hb.v05a.a0005758
EISBN: 978-1-62708-171-9
... be posted telling others not to approach the leaking cylinder with a lighted cigarette or source of ignition. If a small fire at a fuel-gas cylinder does occur, it is usually better to allow the fire to continue to burn and consume the escaping gas; otherwise, it may reignite with explosive violence...
Series: ASM Handbook
Volume: 6
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 January 1993
DOI: 10.31399/asm.hb.v06.a0001376
EISBN: 978-1-62708-173-3
... and transport of explosives are provided by the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Fire Arms ( Ref 10 ), the U.S. Department of Transportation in its Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations ( Ref 11 ), and the Institute of Makers of Explosives Safety Library Publications ( Ref 12 ). Licensing and regulations...
Series: ASM Handbook
Volume: 5A
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 August 2013
DOI: 10.31399/asm.hb.v05a.a0005717
EISBN: 978-1-62708-171-9
... from the misuse or mishandling of these or any other industrial gas or liquid. Any practitioner of thermal spray should be properly trained in the use and hazards of storing, handling, and using industrial gases and liquids. Asphyxiation, explosion, fire, and burns are some of the hazards associated...
Series: ASM Handbook Archive
Volume: 11
Publisher: ASM International
Published: 01 January 2002
DOI: 10.31399/asm.hb.v11.a0003523
EISBN: 978-1-62708-180-1
.... The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standard 921, “Guide for Fire and Explosion Investigations” ( Ref 2 ), gives guidelines for a systematic approach for the fire and explosion investigation process. The “Accident Prevention Manual” ( Ref 3 ) published by the National Safety Council is an excellent...