This book provides practical guidance to do with the design, operation and maintenance of process facilities, including chemical plants, oil refineries and offshore oil and gas platforms and pipelines. Guidance is also provided to do with the transportation of flammable and hazardous chemicals by rail, road and ship. In addition, much of the material is relevant to related industries such as electrical power generation and pharmaceuticals.
The book describes some of the regulations are discussed in this book that cover process facilities. However, because each country has its own legal system and because the interpretation of the regulations is constantly changing qualified legal advice should always be obtained for each particular system and location.
