Most chemical plants contain flammable materials and face hazards related to the combustion of these materials. Almost all of the 100 worst chemical plant accidents involved flammable materials (1). This demonstrates the need to manage the risk of fires and explosions related to flammable materials.Managing these risks requires an understanding of three key concepts: the anatomy of the fire and explosion process; the properties that characterize flammable materials; and the procedures used to reduce fire and explosion hazards.
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