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The security and economic stability of many nations and multinational oil companies are highly dependent on the safe and uninterrupted operation of their oil, gas and chemical facilities. One of the most critical impacts that can occur to these operations are fires and explosions from accidental or political incidents. This publication is intended as a general engineering handbook and reference guideline for those personnel involved with fire and explosion protection aspects of critical hydrocarbon facilities. Design guidelines and specifications of major, small and independent oil companies as well as information from engineering firms and published industry references have been reviewed to assist in its preparation. Some of the latest published practices and research into fire and explosions have also been mentioned.

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. ..useful. ..concentrates on risk reduction and risk avoidance. -Australian Mineral Foundation. . ..focuses on risk avoidance techniques and risk reduction methods. ..gives tips on providing for safe employee evacuation and describes the assortment of fire suppression equipment available -Gas Abstracts.

"."" ..useful. ..concentrates on risk reduction and risk avoidance.""-Australian Mineral Foundation. ."" ..focuses on risk avoidance techniques and risk reduction methods. ..gives tips on providing for safe employee evacuation and describes the assortment of fire suppression equipment available ""-Gas Abstracts."

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Dr. Nolan is currently part of the Loss Prevention executive management staff of the Saudi Arabian Oil Company (Saudi Aramco), based at Abqaiq, site of some of the largest oil and gas operations in the world.

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