Environmental hazards in the chemical industry

• Publisher: Elsevier Science
• Year: 1969
• Tongue: English
• Weight: 77 KB
• Volume: 13
• Category: Article
• ISSN: 0010-2180
• DOI: 10.1016/0010-2180(69)90041-8

✦ Synopsis

Environmental Hazards in the Chemical Industry A two-day course on tile above subject will be given at the University of Manchester Institute of Science and Technology on 22 and 23 April 1969. It is designed for chemists and engineers in the chemical industry and in academic work who are concerned with ensuring safe working conditions. Lectures will be given on: Fundamental principles of gaseous explosions, Ignition of gases by friction and impact, Spread and arregt of explosions, Safe electrical equipment for use in hazardous atmospheres, Respirable dust hazards, Buoyancy effects in the spread and mixing of gases and vapours, and Toxicology of solvent vapours.

There will be ample time allowed for questions and discussion. Meals and overnight accommodation will be provided. More detailed information is available from the Registrar, UMIST, P. O. Box No. 88, Manchester, M60 1 QD.