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Process Safety Fundamentals: Learn Important Terms to Characterize Fires and Explosion

I plan to post more about process safety fundamentals in the future. In this post I want to share about process safety fundamentals which is important terms regarding characterization of fires and explosion.

Disclaimer: I am not a process safety expert. I am still learning about process safety topics. So, your feedback is appreciated. 

Based on statistics, the main cause of accidents in the chemical industry is fires and explosions. To prevent fires and explosions, we need to:

  • Learn the basics of fires and explosions
  • Conduct experiments to assess flammable and explosive materials
  • Implement these concepts in plant operations effectively

Understanding the basics of fires and explosions begins with familiarizing yourself with key terms related to these phenomena. You will learn through this post. Read More