Citation

Ruj B, Rehman I, Bandyopadhya AK. J. Loss Prev. Process Ind. 2006; 19(6): 645-647.

Affiliation

Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute, Durgapur, 713209 West Bengal, India

Copyright

(Copyright © 2006, Elsevier Publishing)

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Abstract

After Bhopal disaster, emergency planning in an industrial area has become inevitable. The off-site emergency plan is an integral part of any major hazard control system. Boiling Liquid Expanding Vapour Explosion (BLEVE) leads to fatal consequences. This paper highlights some salient features of the emergency scenario, which ultimately leads to fireball with enormous pressure wave all around.

Language: en