Journal of Industrial Safety Engineering
Volume 1, Issue 2 (2014)
Published
Table of contents
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Chlorine Leakage from Control Valve in Charging Station Pipeline: A Case Study
Abstract: This paper describes accidental release of chlorine gas from control valve through a chlorine charging system in a green color pigment manufacturing chemical industry. The chlorine gas dispersed over the entire reactor floor and nearby area at night time shift work. This paper presents root cause analysis of the incident. Corrective and preventive measures are also discussed. Finally, conclusions reached with recommendations are drawn for industrial facilities for handling and …
Published in Journal of Industrial Safety Engineering · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Assessment of Heat Stress and Noise Intensity Level in Workplace Area of the Iron Foundry
Abstract: The aims of this study were to measure the workplace heat stress and noise intensity levels in different sections of the foundries. The study was carried out in a small industrial city of southern peninsular of India, known for cluster of foundry establishments. The heat and noise level were measured in melting, fettling, gas cutting, heat treatment furnace, and administrative sections measuring the dry bulb temperature(TDB °C), wet bulb temperature …
Published in Journal of Industrial Safety Engineering · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 13–17 Read article
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Reliability Analysis using Fault Tree Criterion: A Case Study of Inlet Guide Valve of Centrifugal Air Compressor
Abstract: Inlet guide valves (IGVs) are one of the most important components in centrifugal air compressors. Evaluating and analyzing the workings and potential failures of IGV ensures efficient working of centrifugal air compressor by eliminating the potential failure modes. Also, analyzing the risk of the component helps in ensuring reliability and safety, which can in turn ensure higher availability and utilization of the system as a whole. Reliability of IGV will …
Published in Journal of Industrial Safety Engineering · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2014 · pp. 7–12 Read article