Overview
This edition brings you up to date on gas technologies and equipment that have evolved since the Second Edition was published in 1981. It's both a comprehensive overview and a source reference for supplementary data on every aspect of handling gases in compressed, liquefied, and cryogenic form. Properties, safety considerations, equipment and regulations relevant to compressed gases are all addressed. The Third Edition keeps you on top of current standards from the various standards-writing bodies in the field, as well as the latest shipping requirements, storage and handling procedures, and uses. All gases or gas groups found in relatively large volume commercial utilization are covered, each one in a separate monography. These 44 monographs cover important areas such as gas properties...identificaiton...physical constants in both US and SI units...grades available...physiological effects...materials for construction of containers and equipment...handling procedures...disposal...and responding to emergencies such as leaking containers and exposures to personnel. Better organization, and explanations of the rationale behind standard practices and regulations, make the Third Edition even more useful than its predecessor. Among the features new to this edition are: expanded coverage of US department of Transportation and Transport Canada regulations, as well as OSHA, EPA and FDA requirements; discussion of new equipment and specialty gases used in semiconductor manufacture; 15 new monographs; increased emphasis on cryogenics; explanations of gas theory and its scientific foundations; sections on gas mixtures important in the industry today. Important safety guidelines for working with cylinders and bulk containers address pressure relief and valve connection systems, in addition to requirements for marking, labeling, inspection, testing, cleaning, and filling. Special precautions for highly reactive gases are also provided. Since this handbook is not product-specific, you'll find coverage of gases across the spectrum of the industry - not just those produced by one manufacturer. It's a ready source of useful information on natural gases, refrigerants, medical gases, atmospheric gases, and equipement and systems for oxygen service. All professionals whose work involves the manufacture, handling, or use of gas will find the Third Edition of Handbook of Compressed Gases extremely valuable. It serves the needs of engineers, technicians, researchers, maintenance personnel, health specialists, transportation directors, purchasing agents, hazardous materials officials and chemical handlers. This book should be of interest to compressed gas manufacturers, industries using compressed gases, medical users of gases (in anaesthetics, respiratory equipment, deep sea diving and space exploration).
Full Product Details
Author: Compressed Gas Association
Publisher: Chapman and Hall
Imprint: Chapman and Hall
Edition: New ed of 3 Revised ed
Weight: 1.500kg
ISBN: 9780412992117
ISBN 10: 0412992116
Pages: 660
Publication Date: 22 February 1990
Audience:
College/higher education
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Professional and scholarly
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Undergraduate
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Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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