Safety performance in ammonia plants: Survey VI

Authors
Williams, GP
Citation
Gp. Williams, Safety performance in ammonia plants: Survey VI, PROC SAF PR, 18(2), 1999, pp. 78-81
Citations number
6
Categorie Soggetti
Chemical Engineering
Journal title
PROCESS SAFETY PROGRESS
ISSN journal
10668527 → ACNP
Volume
18
Issue
2
Year of publication
1999
Pages
78 - 81
Database
ISI
SICI code
1066-8527(199922)18:2<78:SPIAPS>2.0.ZU;2-L
Abstract
The worldwide safety performance is shown of 89 ammonia plants operating in 25 countries around the world. A three-year period from 1994-1996 is cover ed, and safety incidences including fires and explosions are reviewed. This recent safety performance is compared with the performance history from pa st surveys. A list of noteworthy safety practices recommended by the plants is also presented.