Summary

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.