Preface to the German Edition; Preface to the English Edition; Contents; 1 Introduction; 1.1...Introduction; References; 2 Hazardous Properties of Materials; 2.1...Flammability; 2.1.1 Safety Parameters for Flammable Gases and Vapours; 2.1.1.1 Explosion Limits; 2.1.1.2 Explosion Limits for Mixtures; 2.1.1.3 Ignition Temperature; 2.1.1.4 Minimum Ignition Energy; 2.1.1.5 Burning Velocity; 2.1.1.6 Critical Slot Width and Maximum Experimental Safe Gap; 2.1.1.7 Basic Flame Types; 2.1.1.8 Adiabatic Flame Temperature; 2.1.1.9 Explosions; 2.1.1.10 Maximum Pressure and Maximum Rate of Pressure Rise

2.2...Chemically Unstable Materials: Decomposition and Polymerization2.3...Flammable Liquids; 2.3.1 Flash Point; 2.3.2 Fire Point; 2.4...Dusts; 2.4.1 Self-Ignition; 2.4.2 Glow Temperature; 2.4.3 Explosion Limits; 2.4.4 Minimum Ignition Energy; 2.4.5 Limiting Oxygen Concentration (LOC); 2.4.6 Maximum Pressure and Maximum Rate of Pressure Rise; 2.5...Explosives; 2.5.1 Brisance; 2.5.2 Loading Density; 2.5.3 Oxygen Balance; 2.5.4 Maximum Pressure; 2.5.5 Explosion Energy; 2.6...Toxic Materials; 2.6.1 Limiting Long-Term Exposure; 2.6.2 Limiting Short-Term Exposure; 2.6.2.1 Threshold Values

2.6.2.2 Probit RelationsReferences; 3 Exothermic and Pressure-Generating Reactions; 3.1...Formal Kinetics Description of Chemical Reactions; 3.2...Reactor Models; 3.2.1 Ideal Batch Reactor; 3.2.2 Continuous Stirred Tank Reactor; 3.2.3 Tubular Flow Reactor; 3.3...Autocatalytic Reactions; 3.4...Polymerization; 3.5...Extreme Process Conditions; 3.5.1 High Pressures; 3.5.2 Low Pressures; 3.5.3 High Temperatures; 3.5.4 Low Temperatures; Sec13; References; 4 Safe Design and Operation of Plants; 4.1...Procedure for Ensuring Safety in Planning, Building and Operating Plants; 4.1.1 Process Design

4.1.2 Planning, Construction and Commissioning of Plants4.1.2.1 Plant Design; 4.1.2.2 Safety Examinations in the Context of Procurement and Construction; 4.1.2.3 Safety Examination Before and During Plant Commissioning; 4.1.2.4 Documentation; 4.1.3 Operation; 4.1.4 Safety Management; 4.1.5 Quality Assurance; 4.1.6 Alarm and Hazard Defence Plans, Information of the Public; 4.2...Principles of Plant Safety and Fundamental Concepts; 4.2.1 Inherent Safety Measures; 4.2.2 Passive Safety Measures; 4.2.3 Active Safety Measures; 4.2.4 Organizational Measures; 4.2.5 Design of Safety Systems

4.3...External Events4.3.1 Earthquakes; 4.4...Plant Layout and Spacing; 4.5...Fire and Explosion Protection; 4.5.1 Sources of Ignition; 4.5.1.1 Self-heating; 4.5.1.2 Static Electricity; 4.5.1.3 Electrostatic Charging; 4.5.2 Protective Measures Against Fires and Explosions; References; 5 Personal Safety and Personal Protective Equipment; 5.1...Safe Design and the Procurement of Safe Apparatuses and Work Equipment; 5.2...Apparatuses, Machinery and Tools; 5.3...Hazard Assessment; 5.4...Personal Protective Equipment; 5.5...Safe Handling of Chemical Substances