Book review - Handbook of Explosion Prevention and Protection
With the introduction of the EU's ATEX legislation for improving the safety and health protection of workers potentially at risk from explosive atmospheres and equipment, and protective systems intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres, the publication of a handbook that offers operational, planning, design and safety engineering is timely.
With the introduction of the EU's ATEX legislation for improving the safety and health protection of workers potentially at risk from explosive atmospheres and equipment, and protective systems intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres, the publication of a handbook that offers operational, planning, design and safety engineering is timely.
The 'Handbook of Explosion Prevention and Protection' offers operational, planning, design and safety engineers working in industry, government agencies and professional associations an in-depth knowledge of the scientific and technical basics. This allows them to apply explosion protection to any given situation.
The book is an extension of the German version: 'Handbuch des Explosionsschutzes', which has found wide interest among readers dealing with gas, dust and mist explosions, and the relevant counter measures.
The writers and editors have all amassed unparalled experience in the field, and they cover various preventative methods, as well as the current state of technology, in the detail expected of such eminent technologists. The book is sure to become the definitive reference in the field.
Book and contact details
Handbook of Explosion Prevention and Protection Eds: Martin Hattwig & Henrikus Steen Publisher: Wiley - VCH, 2004 £175 ISBN: 3-527-30718-4 T +44 1243 770674 jharris@wiley.co.uk