Environmental and Health Risk Calculations in Chemical Process Industries

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, providing them with a thorough understanding of the industries they may enter. It also acts as a valuable reference for practitioners, helping them better comprehend the health risk aspects of various industrial operations.

The chemical process industries employ a wide range of professionals, including mechanical, electrical, and civil engineers, as well as a host of other scientists. This book is designed to benefit these professionals by providing them with relevant information that applies to their fields of work.

Key Features:

• Provides a comprehensive understanding of environmental and health risk assessments in chemical process industries
• Serves as a valuable reference for both new and experienced professionals in the field
• Covers a wide range of topics relevant to mechanical, electrical, and civil engineers, as well as other scientists
• Helps practitioners better understand the health risk aspects of various industrial operations

Author: Louis Theodore

Publication Date: December 30, 2022

Language: English

ISBN: 9781032041858, 9781000822748