Author: Ulrich Krause
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Published: 2009-02-11
Total Pages: 156
ISBN-13: 3527623817
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Providing many lessons learned from past silo fires coupled with in-depth knowledge from experts, this book explains current prevention measures in detail -- helping to prevent future damage. It covers numerous types of fire detection devices and fire fighting equipment, backed by extensive data tables listing fire and explosion characteristics of bulk materials, color photographs of silos on fire and documentation of firefighters' actions. In addition, diagrams and formulas as well as pre-prepared check lists are included for risk assessment and fire fighting actions. Possibly lifesaving reading for chemists in industry, engineers, chemical engineers, health officers, environmental consultants, instructors in the chemical industry, as well as chemicals suppliers and safety officers.
Author: Dennis James Murphy
Publisher: Natural Resources
Published: 2000
Total Pages: 34
ISBN-13: 9780935817645
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Author: Gerold Thek
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2012-06-25
Total Pages: 594
ISBN-13: 1136539913
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Biomass pellets are a suitable fuel type for a wide range of applications, from stoves and central heating systems up to large-scale plants, and with practically complete automation in all these capacities. This handbook, written and edited by experienced professionals from IEA Bioenergy Task 32 in cooperation with Bios Bioenergiesysteme GmbH, Graz, Austria, other IEA Tasks and external experts, is the first comprehensive guide in English language covering all pellet related issues, as illustrated by the following list of topics covered by the book: international overview of standards for pellets evaluation of raw materials and raw material potentials quality and properties of pellets technical evaluation of the pellet production process and logistic aspects of pellet supply safety and health aspects for pellets during storage, handling and transportation technological evaluation of pellet furnace technologies and future developments economic and ecological evaluation of the pellet production process economic and ecological evaluation of pellet use in small-scale furnaces in the residential sector overview of international pellet markets and market developments international case studies for the use of pellets for energy generation latest trends concerning research and development in the pellet sector. Extensively illustrated and packed with practical knowledge, this is the ultimate reference for anyone involved in or affected by this burgeoning industry. It addresses all the players of the pellet market, ranging from raw material producers or suppliers, pellet producers and traders, manufacturers of pellet furnaces and pelletization systems, installers, engineering companies, energy consultants and end users.
Author: U. S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Emergency Management Agency
Publisher: CreateSpace
Published: 2013-03-21
Total Pages: 26
ISBN-13: 9781482783025
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →This incident highlights the need for the recognition of the dangers of oxygen-limiting silos regardless of their use and setting. Other issues identified are the need for a hazard and risk assessment process in decisionmaking on the fireground, the importance of site control and accountability, the need for group training in technical rescue operations, the coordination of non-fire department resources and the role of emergency management personnel fulfilling an active role in a unified command structure.
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Published: 1980
Total Pages: 152
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DOWNLOAD EBOOK →NIOSH alerts originally issued Oct. 1980-Dec. 1986; reprinted as a set Sept. 1987; reprinted again 1996.