{"product_id":"fuel-and-combustion-systems-safety-john-r-puskar-9780470533604","title":"Fuel and Combustion Systems Safety: What You Don't Know Can Kill You!","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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e John R. Puskar\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0470533609\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780470533604\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Wiley\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/13\/2014\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 352\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.41lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.53h x 6.31w x 0.94d","brand":"John R. Puskar","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48013744177407,"sku":"9780470533604","price":107.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_cae0f126-733c-4458-aa07-33c6510b5f79.jpg?v=1767744495","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/fuel-and-combustion-systems-safety-john-r-puskar-9780470533604","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}