Safe furnace and boiler firing

Description

A member of the BP Process Safety Series developed as a complement to safety training, this text makes the perfect reference tool and training aid. The book increases the awareness of operators within the chemical and process industries, to the hazards of furnace and boiler firing. It begins by explaining how furnaces and boilers work and discussing the different types and uses of furnaces and boilers within the process industries. The book then discusses the potential hazards relating to the possible uses, using examples of actual accidents to highlight the threats and explain the causes, giving general rules and procedures for safe firing. It raises the knowledge and awareness of operators to the dangers involved with firing furnaces and boilers, enabling them to use safe firing methods and helping them to spot hazards before accidents occur. The book concludes with a summary section reviewing the information presented, with a short self-test questionnaire allowing readers to test their understanding of the subject. An excellent introduction to the topic for students.Produced by BP and endorsed by IChemE's Loss Prevention Panel, these books were developed to complement safety training. They are ideal reference tools within the workplace, increasing awareness of hazards and helping operators to understand safe operating practices and procedures. Titles In This Series Include: Hazards of oil refining distillation units, 2008 edition - ISBN 9780852955222 Confined Space Entry (2005 Edition) - ISBN 9780852954799 Hazardous Substances in Refineries (2005 Edition) - ISBN 9780852954829 Hazards of Electricity and Static Electricity (2006 Edition) - ISBN 9780852955031Hazards of Nitrogen and Catalyst Handling (2006 Edition) - ISBN 9780852955079Hazards of Trapped Pressure and Vacuum (2005 Edition) - ISBN 9780852954751Hazards of Steam (2004 Edition) - ISBN 9780852954683Hazards of Water (2004 Edition) - ISBN 9780852954669Hotel Fire Safety (2005 Edition) - ISBN 9780852954805Liquid Hydrocarbon Tank Fires (2008 Edition)- ISBN 9780852955284Safe Furnace and Boiler Firing (2005 Edition) - ISBN 9780852954720Safe Ups and Downs for Process Units (2006 Edition) - ISBN 9780852955024Control of Work (2007 Edition) - ISBN 9780852955147LNG Fire Protection and Emergency Response (2007 Edition) 9780852955154Hazards of Oil Refining Distillation Units (2008 Edition) - ISBN 9780852955222 IChemE, the Institution of Chemical Engineers, is the center for chemical, biochemical and process engineering professionals worldwide. We are the heart of the process community, promoting competence and a commitment to sustainable development, advancing the discipline for the benefit of society and supporting the professional development of members. Some of the areas we publish in include: -Safety in the process industries - the BP Process Safety series-Consultancy for chemical engineers-Project management in the process industries-Contract management in the process industries - International Forms Of Contract series-Communication skills for engineers