Browsing MKOPSC Theses and Dissertations by Author "West, Harry H."
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Zhou, Yifeng (Texas A&M University, 2005-11-01)Process monitoring in the chemical and other process industries has been of great practical importance. Early detection of faults is critical in avoiding product quality deterioration, equipment damage, and personal injury. ...
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Wang, Yanjun (Texas A&M University, 2005-02-17)There has been growing public concern regarding the threat to people and environment from industrial activities, thus more rigorous regulations. The investigation of almost all the major accidents shows that we could ...
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Krishna, Kiran (Texas A&M University, 2004-09-30)Mist or aerosol explosions present a serious hazard to process industries. Heat transfer fluids are widely used in the chemical process industry, are flammable above their flash points, and can cause aerosol explosions. ...
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Keren, Nir (Texas A&M University, 2004-09-30)Measuring process safety performance is a challenge, and the wide variations in understanding, compliance, and implementation of process safety programs increase the challenge. Process safety can be measured in three strata: ...
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Qiao, Yuanhua (Texas A&M University, 2007-09-17)Historical evidence has shown that incidents due to hazardous materials (HazMat) releases during transportation can lead to severe consequences. The public and some agencies such as the Department of Transportation (DOT) ...