Publisher's Synopsis
This study applies a systems approach to fire and explosion by analyzing the interconnected components of the subject. The author maintains that optimum protection is only possible if all the problems of a system are treated within the system's framework, and thus viewed in their totality.;Each component of the system is reviewed, including sources of fire and explosion hazard, the control of hazard sources, fire and explosion dynamics, the effects of combustion products on people and property, fire and explosion detection, and technological and legislative control measures.;The text should be of interest to those working in high fire risk industries, such as chemical and hydrocarbon processing, and industrial safety officers.
