With the accelerated growth of the chemical industry in recent years, there has been an alarming rise in human, material, and property losses because of chemical accidents. Fires, explosions, hazardous and toxic spills, as well as equipment failures and a multitude of other mishaps, have increased the risks to employees, to society in general and to the environment. Aimed particularly at the engineering profession, this book examines the subject area from industrial, regulatory, and educational perspectives. This volume has been designed to benefit engineers, technicians, maintenance personnnel, and all those involved with air quality and environmental management.
- ISBN10 0471619116
- ISBN13 9780471619116
- Publish Date 1 January 1990
- Publish Status Unknown
- Out of Print 13 August 1999
- Publish Country US
- Imprint John Wiley & Sons Inc
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 504
- Language English