Development of algorithms for predicting ignition probabilities and explosion frequencies

Journal of Loss Prevention in the Process Industries

Volumn 24, Issue 3, 2011, Pages 259-265

  Moosemiller, Mike ^a  

^a BAKER ENGINEERING AND RISK CONSULTANTS INC   (United States)

Author keywords

Explosion; Frequency; Ignition; Probability; Risk; Risk assessment

Indexed keywords

CHEMICAL PROCESS; CONDITIONAL PROBABILITIES; ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS; EXPERT OPINION; FREQUENCY; IGNITION PROBABILITY; INITIATING EVENTS; RECOMMENDED PRACTICE;

ALGORITHMS; EXPLOSIVES; FORECASTING; RISK ASSESSMENT;

EXPLOSIONS;

EID: 79955663764     PISSN: 09504230     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/j.jlp.2011.01.012     Document Type: Article

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