Chemical Process Industries: Understanding Environmental and Health Risk Calculations

The rapid growth and expansion of the chemical process industry over the past century have been accompanied by a simultaneous rise in human health problems as well as material and property losses due to fires, explosions, hazardous and toxic spills, equipment failures, other accidents, and business interruptions. Concern over the potential consequences of emissions of harmful chemicals (along with catastrophic accidents) has sparked interest at both the industrial and regulatory levels in obtaining a better understanding of the potential for environmental health risks in chemical and related industries.

Chemical Process Industries: Environmental and Health Risk Calculations is a practical book that presents and examines the environmental and health risk assessment calculations as they apply to various chemical process industries. This book serves as a comprehensive guide for new engineers and scientists entering the industry, providing them with a thorough understanding of the industries they are about to enter. It also functions as a valuable reference for practitioners, helping them better comprehend the health risk aspects of various industrial operations.

The chemical process industries employ a diverse range of professionals, including mechanical, electrical, and civil engineers, as well as a host of other scientists. This book aims to provide these professionals with material that applies to their fields of work, enhancing their knowledge and skills in assessing environmental and health risks within their respective industries.

Chemical Process Industries: Environmental and Health Risk Calculations is an essential resource for anyone working in or studying the chemical process industry. It offers a detailed exploration of the environmental and health risks associated with these industries, providing readers with the tools and knowledge they need to mitigate these risks and ensure a safer working environment.