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Informationen zum Autor M. Darryl Yoes is an experienced refinery supervisor and manager with over fifty years' experience in the industry. He is a process safety management consultant for refining and petrochemical plants, as well as a construction safety management consultant for major construction projects around the US. Mr. Yoes is the author of Process Operations Safety: The What, Why, and How Behind Safe Petrochemical Plant Operations , published by Wiley (2025). Klappentext An authoritative discussion of safety considerations for professionals and operators working with or around nitrogen and other inert gases In Hazards of Nitrogen and Other Inert Gases: How They Can Be Safely Managed , experienced refinery supervisor and manager M. Darryl Yoes delivers a thorough discussion of the use of nitrogen and other inert gases in the refining industry and other industries where they are commonly used. The author includes a complete exploration of the hazards of working with and around nitrogen, as well as case studies of incidents involving nitrogen in both gas and cryogenic forms, and other inert gases, including carbon dioxide, argon, and neon. Yoes walks readers through the most critical safety aspects of working with asphyxiants such as inert confined space entry and discusses how to avoid and prevent catastrophic incidents. The book offers self-quizzes, essential terms, key workflows, and checklists for routine practice. Readers will also find: A thorough background on nitrogen use and the hazards that flow from working with itComprehensive explorations of incidents involving asphyxiation, hypoxia, and cold burns resulting from nitrogen (gas and liquid form) and other inert gasesPractical discussions of the prevention of catastrophic incidents involving inert gasesAdditional discussions of other inert gases, including carbon dioxide and helium Perfect for all operations personnel who work with or around asphyxiants, including petroleum refining and petrochemical plant operators, line supervisors, and process and mechanical engineers, this book will also benefit new operators and advanced students learning about or working with nitrogen and other inert gases. Inhaltsverzeichnis Table of Contents Preface About the Author Chapter 1: The Properties, Uses, and Safety Hazards of Nitrogen. Chapter 2: The Properties, Uses, and Safety Hazards of Other Inert Gases: a: Argon (Ar) b: Carbon Dioxide (CO2) c: Carbon Monoxide (CO) d: Helium (He) e: Neon (Ne) f: Krypton (Kr) g: Xenon (Xe) h: Light Hydrocarbons (Methane (CH-4), Ethane (CH-6), Propane (CH-8), Butane (CH-10), Pentane (CH-12), and their olefin cousins (Ethylene, Propylene, Butylene, etc.) Note: Hydrocarbons are NOT inert and are flammable or explosive. They are included here since some of the effects on personnel are similar. Chapter 3: The Effects of Nitrogen and Other Inert Gases on the Human Body (Oxygen Deprivation and Hypoxia). Chapter 4: Protection for Personnel Against Inert Gas Asphyxiation and/or Cold Burns. Chapter 5: Confined Space Entry - The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Standard (29 CFR 1910.146), and Some Key OSHA "Letters of Interpretation". Chapter 6: The Hazard of Contaminated Breathing Air and How it Can Kill. Chapter 7: The Most Frequent Causes of Nitrogen Asphyxiation and How to Address Them. Chapter 8: More on Safe Utility Connections. Chapter 9: The Hazards of Inert Entry and an Overview of the Process (Includes Case Studies of What Has Happened). Chapter 10: Carbon Capture, Use and Storage (CCUS) Chapter 11: Nitrogen Asphyxiation Case Studies, Including Case Studies of Asphyxiation by Other Inert Gases: a: Incident Case Study Number 1: Liquid Nitrogen Release at Foundation Food Group (6 Fatalities, 4 serious Injuries). The incident occurred in Gainesville, Georgia - Incident Date: January 28, 2021 b:Incident Case Study Number 2: Fata...
