{"product_id":"fuel-and-combustion-systems-safety-isbn-9780470533604","title":"Fuel and Combustion Systems Safety","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePractical, easy-to-follow advice that saves lives\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBased on the author's thirty years of hands-on experience working in the field of industrial fuel systems and combustion equipment safety, this book integrates safety codes with practical, tested, and proven guidance that makes it viable to specify, operate, and maintain industrial fuel and combustion systems as safely as possible. Readers will learn about fuels, piping, combustion, controls, and risks from more than fifty \"real-life stories\" the author has integrated into each chapter so one can immediately see and understand the concepts presented.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe incidents depicted resulted in forty-six deaths, hundreds of serious injuries, and billions of dollars in losses. Each example is followed by lessons learned, helping readers understand what could have been done to avoid the disaster or minimize the resulting destruction of life and property.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe book begins with an introductory chapter that presents key concepts in industrial fuel and combustion systems safety. Next, chapters cover such topics as:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eCombustion and natural gas piping basics\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGas supply system issues\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGas piping repairs and cleaning\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFuel trains and combustion equipment\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBoilers and their unique risks\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eControlling combustion risks: people, policy, equipment\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe final two chapters address risks related to facilities outside of the United States, as well as business contingency planning related to fuels and combustion equipment. The last chapter explains how to plan for and then respond quickly and effectively to fuel or combustion system incidents.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFilled with practical, easy-to-follow advice that saves lives, \u003ci\u003eFuel and Combustion Systems Safety\u003c\/i\u003e is an essential reference for everyone from equipment operators and maintenance personnel to corporate risk managers and global safety directors.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eForeword xiii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePreface xv\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 What You Don’t Know Can Kill You 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.1 Knowledge Gaps in Operating Fuel Systems and Combustion Equipment \/ 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.2 Managing Fuel Systems and Combustion Equipment Risks \/ 6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.3 The Creation of Fuel Systems and Combustion Equipment Codes and Standards \/ 8\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.4 Fuel System Codes and Standards \/ 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.5 Combustion Equipment Codes and Standards \/ 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.6 Other Widely Recognized Code- and Standards-Related Organizations \/ 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.7 Safety Instrumented Systems and Safety Integrity Levels \/ 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.8 The World of Insurance and Combustion Equipment \/ 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.9 Personal Criminal Liability \/ 20\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes and References \/ 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 Combustion Basics 23\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.1 Combustion Defined \/ 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2 Fuels \/ 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3 Heat\/Ignition \/ 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.4 Oxygen\/Air \/ 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.5 Combustion Chemistry \/ 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.6 Environmental Emission Issues \/ 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.7 Basic Burner Design Issues \/ 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.8 Draft Systems \/ 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.9 Understanding and Evaluating Flames \/ 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.10 Fuel\/Air Ratio Evaluations \/ 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes and References \/ 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 Natural Gas Piping Basics 53\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.1 Natural Gas Piping Codes and Standards \/ 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2 General Industrial Utilities Piping Fundamentals \/ 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3 Manual Isolation Valves \/ 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.4 Blanks or Blinds \/ 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.5 Steel Pipe Joining Methods \/ 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.6 Fastener Issues: When a Bolt Is Not Simply a Bolt \/ 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes and References \/ 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4 Gas Supply System Issues 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4.1 Incoming Natural Gas Systems \/ 66\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.2 Piping Corrosion Protection \/ 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3 Considerations for Limiting Access to Service Entrances \/ 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.4 Gas Supplies From Digesters and Landfills \/ 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.5 Incoming Propane Service Considerations \/ 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes and References \/ 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 Gas Piping Repairs and Cleaning 81\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.1 Key Steps to Safe Gas Piping Repairs \/ 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2 Planning the Project \/ 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3 Isolation \/ 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.4 Prerepair Venting and Purging of Flammable Gases \/ 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.5 Leak Checking and Pressure Testing \/ 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.6 Postrepair Purge \/ 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.7 Reintroduction of Natural Gas: Startup \/ 91\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.8 Gas Sampling and Detection \/ 92\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.9 Nitrogen-Handling Issues to Consider \/ 95\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.10 The World of Gas Line Cleaning \/ 101\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.11 NFPA 54: Changes Related to Purging Issues \/ 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.12 Highlights of and Commentary Regarding the New NFPA 56 Standard \/ 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes and References \/ 116\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 Understanding Fuel Trains and Combustion Equipment 117\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.1 Fuel Train Components and Their Purpose \/ 117\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2 Basic Operations of Fuel Trains \/ 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3 Oil Firing Systems \/ 138\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.4 Oven and Furnace Types \/ 140\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes and References \/ 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 Understanding Boilers and Their Special Risks 147\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.1 Boiler Incident Statistics \/ 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2 Boiler Types \/ 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.3 Boiler-Water-Level Safety Devices \/ 160\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.4 Boiler Pressure Safety Controls \/ 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.5 Safety Relief Valves \/ 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.6 Steam System Piping Special Issues \/ 168\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes and References \/ 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e8 Controlling Combustion Risks: People 173\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.1 Personnel Issues \/ 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.2 Training \/ 177\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.3 Culture Changes \/ 179\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.4 Human Layers of Protection Analysis \/ 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.5 Contractor Issues \/ 192\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes and References \/ 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e9 Controlling Combustion Risks: Policies 197\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.1 Policy Commandments for Fuel and Combustion System Safety \/ 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.2 Commandment I \/ 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.3 Commandment II \/ 201\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.4 Commandment III \/ 204\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.5 Commandment IV \/ 208\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.6 Commandment V \/ 208\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.7 Commandment VI \/ 209\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.8 Commandment VII \/ 215\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.9 Commandment VIII \/ 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.10 Commandment IX \/ 219\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.11 Commandment X \/ 222\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes and References \/ 224\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e10 Controlling Combustion Risks: Equipment 227\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.1 Controlling Equipment Risks \/ 229\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.2 Testing of Fuel Train Safety Interlocks \/ 234\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.3 Rebuilt Safety Controls \/ 245\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.4 Valve Seat Leakage Tightness Testing \/ 246\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.5 Refractory and Equipment Outer Skin Problems \/ 253\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes and References \/ 253\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e11 Global Perspective on Fuel and Combustion System Risks 255\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.1 Global Perspectives on Fuel and Combustion System Risks \/ 256\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.2 Highlights of the European Combustion World \/ 257\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.3 Fuel System Risks in Other Countries \/ 259\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.4 Differences in Types of Systems and Equipment From U.S. to Foreign Operations \/ 263\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.5 Fuel Issues \/ 265\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes and References \/ 266\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e12 Business Contingency Planning 269\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.1 Business Interruptions From Fuel and Combustion Systems \/ 271\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.2 Sparing Philosophies for Components \/ 276\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.3 Flood and Water Damage \/ 277\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.4 When There is an Incident \/ 283\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.5 Conclusion \/ 285\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes and References \/ 286\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix: Analysis of Real-Life Stories 287\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 295\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e“The reviewers give this book a “thumbs up” and recommend it to safety professionals as a good read.”  (\u003ci\u003eProfessional Safety\u003c\/i\u003e, 1 November 2014)\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJOHN R. PUSKAR is a licensed engineer and has over thirty years of experience working in the field of industrial fuels and combustion equipment safety. During that time, his company inspected and tested thousands of fuel trains at more than 500 plant sites in dozens of countries. His clients have included U.S. Steel, Ford Motor Co., General Motors, ConAgra, Tyson Foods, Pfizer, and Alcoa. Mr. Puskar has served on a number of key NFPA and ASME committees related to industrial fuels and combustion equipment safety. He has also been an expert retained for some of the worst industrial fuel and combustion systems disasters in history.\u003c\/p\u003e   \u003cp\u003ePractical, easy-to-follow advice that saves lives\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBased on the author's thirty years of hands-on experience working in the field of industrial fuel systems and combustion equipment safety, this book integrates safety codes with practical, tested, and proven guidance that makes it viable to specify, operate, and maintain industrial fuel and combustion systems as safely as possible. Readers will learn about fuels, piping, combustion, controls, and risks from more than fifty \"real-life stories\" the author has integrated into each chapter so one can immediately see and understand the concepts presented.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe incidents depicted resulted in forty-six deaths, hundreds of serious injuries, and billions of dollars in losses. Each example is followed by lessons learned, helping readers understand what could have been done to avoid the disaster or minimize the resulting destruction of life and property.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe book begins with an introductory chapter that presents key concepts in industrial fuel and combustion systems safety. Next, chapters cover such topics as:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eCombustion and natural gas piping basics\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGas supply system issues\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGas piping repairs and cleaning\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFuel trains and combustion equipment\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBoilers and their unique risks\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eControlling combustion risks: people, policy, equipment\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe final two chapters address risks related to facilities outside of the United States, as well as business contingency planning related to fuels and combustion equipment. The last chapter explains how to plan for and then respond quickly and effectively to fuel or combustion system incidents.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFilled with practical, easy-to-follow advice that saves lives, Fuel and Combustion Systems Safety is an essential reference for everyone from equipment operators and maintenance personnel to corporate risk managers and global safety directors.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47989251637477,"sku":"NP9780470533604","price":107.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780470533604.jpg?v=1761783382","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/fuel-and-combustion-systems-safety-isbn-9780470533604","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}