Handbook of Fire and Explosion Protection Engineering Principles for the Oil, Gas, Chemical, and Related Facilities, Fourth Edition, discusses high-level risk analysis and advanced technical considerations, such as process control, emergency shut-downs, and evaluation procedures. As more engineers and managers are adopting risk-based approaches to minimize risk, maximize profits, and keep operations running smoothly, this reference encompasses all the critical equipment and standards necessary for the process industries, including oil and gas. Updated with new information covering fire and explosion resistant systems, drainage systems, and human factors, this book delivers the equipment standards needed to protect today's petrochemical assets and facilities.

1. Historical Background, Legal Influences, Management Responsibility, and Safety Culture 2. Overview of Oil, Gas, and Petrochemical Facilities 3. Philosophy of Protection Principles 4. Physical Properties of Hydrocarbons and Petrochemicals 5. Characteristics of Hazardous Material Releases, Fires, and Explosions 6. Historical Survey of Major Fires and Explosions in the Process Industries 7. Risk Analysis 8. Segregation, Separation, and Arrangement 9. Grading, Containment, and Drainage Systems 10. Process Controls 11. Emergency Shutdown 12. Depressurization, Blowdown, and Venting 13. Overpressure and Thermal Relief 14. Control of Ignition Sources 15. Elimination of Process Releases 16. Fire and Explosion Resistant Systems 17. Fire and Gas Detection and Alarm Systems 18. Evacuation Alerting and Arrangements 19. Methods of Fire Suppression 20. Special Locations, Facilities, and Equipment 21. Human Factors and Ergonomic Considerations 22. Evaluating Concerns