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A Medium-Scale Cryogenic Spill Study to Estimate Vapor Formation on Concrete Substrate
(Mary Kay O'Connor Process Safety Center, 2016)
This paper presents the findings of medium-scale (5 - 15 kg) cryogenic liquid experiments on a concrete substrate which may represent an industrial grade diking material. The temperature varying thermal characteristics, ...
Advanced Procedure Research Study Applying Human Factor Principles to Procedure Presentation and Design
(Mary Kay O'Connor Process Safety Center, 2015)
Well written procedures are an integral part of any industrial operation for safe operation, managing risks and continuous improvement. Although the importance of procedures is recognized by all industries and regulators, ...
Accident History Database: An Opportunity
(Mary Kay O'Connor Process Safety Center, 1998)
The Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990 mandated the development of regulations for the protection of workers, public, and the environment from catastrophic releases and chemical plant accidents. As a result, the US Environmental ...
Fatigue monitoring in offshore energy operations: Research to Practice gaps
(Mary Kay O'Connor Process Safety Center, 2016)
The oil and gas extraction (OGE) industry continues to experience an elevated fatality rate; from 2010-2014 fatality the rate in this industry was nearly seven times higher than that for all U.S. workers. OGE workers are ...
Mary Kay O'Connor Process Safety Center: Research Program, Current Activities, and Future Direction
(Mary Kay O'Connor Process Safety Center, 1998)
The Mary Kay O'Connor Process Safety Center was established to produce engineers and practitioners trained in process safety; to provide its members and others with the research base needed to compete successfully in the ...
Prediction of NH4NO3 thermal decomposition parameters in the presence of two additives using the single additive experimental values
(Mary Kay O'Connor Process Safety Center, 2017)
NH4NO3 thermal decomposition rate is significantly affected by the presence of additives such as Na2SO4 (an inhibitor) or KCl (a promoter). The presence of Na2SO4 increases substantially the decomposition “onset” temperature ...