Written by an engineer for engineers, this book is both training manual and on-going reference, bringing together all the different facets of the complex processes that must be in place to minimize the risk to people, plant and the environment from fires, explosions, vapour releases and oil spills. Fully compliant with international regulatory requirements, relatively compact but comprehensive in its coverage, engineers, safety professionals and concerned company management will buy this book to capitalize on the author's life-long expertise. This is the only book focusing specifically on oil and gas and related chemical facilities.

1. Historical Background, Legal Influences, Management Responsibility & 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 Fire 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