Center for Chemical Process Safety CCPS

Center for Chemical Process Safety. In 1985, the American Institute of Chemical Engineers estabHshed the Center for Chemical Process Safety (CCPS) (New York). The objective of the CCPS was to help prevent catastrophic chemical accidents by compiling information on the latest scientific and engineering practices, safety programs, and adininistrative procedures of the larger members of the chemical industry, so that they can be shared with other (and particularly the smaller) members of the chemical and petrochemical industries. 

General References Center for Chemical Process Safety (CCPS), Guide-... 

Fireballs Giant hazardous fireballs result from large BLEX s. Several formulas for BLE physical parameters and thermal radiation hazards have been summarized by the Center for Chemical Process Safety (CCPS) of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers and by Pruffh. (See AlChE/CCPS, 1989 Prugh, 1994.) For the maximum fireball diameter, in meters, CCPS has selected... 

The Center for Chemical Process Safety (CCPS) has identified the need for a publication dealing with process safety issues unique to batch reaction systems. This book, Guidelines for Process Safety in Batch Reaction Systems, attempts to aid in the safe design, operation and maintenance of batch and semi-batch reaction systems. In this book the terms batch and semi-batch are used interchangeably for simplicity. The objectives of the book are to ... 

The Center for Chemical Process Safety (CCPS) was established in 1985 by the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AICliE) for the express purpose of assisting the Chemical and Hydrocarbon Process Industries in avoiding or mitigating catastrophic chemical accidents. To achieve this goal, CCPS has focused its work in four areas ... 

The American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AICliE) wishes to thank the Center for Chemical Process Safety (CCPS) and those involved in its operation, including its many sponsors whose funding and technical support made this project possible. Particular thanks are due to the members of the Batch Reaction Subcommittee for their enthusiasm, tireless effort and technical contributions. Members of the subcommittee played a major role in the writing of this book by suggesting examples, by offering failure scenarios for the major equipment covered in the book and by suggesting possible solutions to the various Con-cerns/Issues mentioned in the tables. 

The Center for Chemical Process Safety (CCPS), a directorate of AIChE, was established in 1985 to develop and disseminate technical information for use in the prevention of major chemical accidents. The CCPS is supported by a diverse group of industrial sponsors in the chemical process industry and related industries who provide the necessary funding and professional guidance for its projects. The CCPS Technical Steering Committee and the technical subcommittees oversee individual projects selected by CCPS. Professional representatives of the sponsoring companies staff the subcommittees, with a member of the CCPS staff coordinating the activities of the sub-committee. 

Center for Chemical Process Safety (CCPS) (1989b). Guidelines for Technical Management of Ghemical Process Safety. New York American Institute of Chemical Engineers. 

PSM, which appiies a management systems approach to process safety, is required by OSHA 1910.119. The Center for Chemical Process Safety (CCPS) has issued guidelines for recommended PSM practices. 

The Center for Chemical Process Safety (CCPS) defines PSM as "The application of management systems to the identification, understanding, and control of process hazards to prevent process-related injuries and incidents."... 

The Center for Chemical Process Safety (CCPS) wishes to thank all the members of the Technical Management Su ommittee who provided guidance in the preparation of these materials. CCPS also wishes to express its appreciation to members of the Technical Steering Committee for their advice and support. 

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