Handbook on Industrial Fire Safety

Effective fire safety in the industry can be insured only when personnel are fully aware of the fire and explosion risks at the work place, and at the same time, respond quickly and correctly in the event of an accident. This book provides the basic knowledge and information necessary for this; the fundamentals of combustion and explosion phenomena and their effects, extinguishing methods and related topics, properties and hazards of flammable substances normally used in the industry. These fundamentals and concepts form the basis of industrial fire safety management. The matter has been presented in a clear and concise manner, and industrial personnel connected with the fire safety function will find it a useful source of information, while for fire engineering students, the book will form a good background for further study of industrial fire protection.