Dispelling chemical industry myths

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ISBN: 9781560324386 | 1560324384
Cover: Hardcover
Copyright: 7/1/1996

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This work discusses nearly 100 "myths" which are widely accepted in the chemical engineering industry and which have led to accidents and wrong decisions. It challenges accepted beliefs and practices, with the aim of promoting safer and more

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myths about technology
pressure vessels must be fitted with relief valves (or bursting discs)
if a vessel is exposed to fire, it should be emptied as quickly as possible
accidents are due to human failing, so we should eliminate the human element when we can
if a flammable material has a high flashpoint, it is safe and will not explode
blast walls provide the ultimate protection against explosions
we can remove hazards
the public believe we are making the world a better place
fire is worse than smoke
accidents are due to a coincidence of unlikely events
computers introduce new problems
the most valuable writings on safety are codes and standards
myths about management
engineers should respond to market needs
many questions can be answered by substituting numbers in well-established equations
policies lead to action
treating employees, customers and suppliers well is good business in the long run
stress is a major cause of ill-health today
myths about toxicology and the environment
we should look for the effects of substances that have not yet been studied
the causes of cancer are environmental
scientists should be held responsible for the results of their actions
we should recycle whenever possible
entropy is increasing all the time
myths in other walks of life
afterthoughts
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