Description: Quantitative Risk Assessment of Hazardous Materials Transport Systems by M. Nicolet-Monnier, A.V. Gheorghe Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Hardcover Condition Brand New Description A series of recent major industrial accidents and the effect of poUution highlighted, once again, the need for better management of rou tine and accidental risks. Publisher Description This volume highlights the main procedures for assessing the regional risks resulting from dangerous goods storage, and transportation by means of different systems (for example, road, rail, ship, and pipeline). The information in the book is based on a wide range of references and studies. The main procedural steps involved in quantitative risk analysis for transportation systems are supported by relevant methods of risk assessment, as recognized at an international level. The book gives an overview of the criteria and guidelines applicable to the implementation of risk assessments and management at different stages. Chapter 1 describes the environmental and safety factors to consider when performing a transportation risk analysis for a region. Chapter 2 presents risk definitions and the methodology for analyzing transportation risks in a complex area. Chapter 3 presents general information about truck accidents and their consequences, and reviews the risk presented by road tunnels. Chapter 4 deals with transportation of hazardous materials by rail. Chapter 5 is concerned with the assessment of transportation risks on water ways.Chapter 6 furnishes a description of the transport pipelines for natural gas and petroleum products and describes the situation in Switzerland. Chapter 7 presents a compilation of statistical data related to accidents and the movement of dangerous goods. Chapter 8 is devoted to the description of data bases and computer support for risk assessment. Chapter 9 deals with integrated approaches for regional risk assessment and safety management with special emphasis to the transportation of hazardous materials. Chapter 10 presents several relevant case studies and miscellaneous information. Details ISBN 0792339231 ISBN-13 9780792339236 Title Quantitative Risk Assessment of Hazardous Materials Transport Systems Author M. Nicolet-Monnier, A.V. Gheorghe Format Hardcover Year 1996 Pages 346 Edition 1996th Publisher Springer GE_Item_ID:137676781; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys
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ISBN-13: 9780792339236
Book Title: Quantitative Risk Assessment of Hazardous Materials Transport Sys
Number of Pages: Xx, 346 Pages
Publication Name: Quantitative Risk Assessment of Hazardous Materials Transport Systems : Rail, Road, Pipelines and Ship
Language: English
Publisher: Springer Netherlands
Publication Year: 1996
Subject: Environmental Science (See Also Chemistry / Environmental), Methodology, Environmental / Pollution Control, Industrial Health & Safety, Physics / General
Item Weight: 54.3 Oz
Type: Textbook
Item Length: 9.2 in
Author: Michel Nicolet-Monnier, Adrian V. Gheorge
Subject Area: Technology & Engineering, Social Science, Science
Item Width: 6.1 in
Series: Topics in Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality Ser.
Format: Hardcover
