Wednesday July 1, 2009 - Vol. VIII Issue 7
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Technically Speaking
Real-World Explosions and Fire Examples
By Dr. John Nordin, PhD
We will take a snapshot look at example explosions and fires involving chemicals including fuels. Many
of the examples chosen occurred at U.S. industrial facilities. Major accidents at these locations are
investigated by governmental agencies such as the Chemical Safety Board, the Department of
Transportation, Occupational Safety and Health Administration, and the Environmental Protection
Agency, and their reports are published and available in the public domain. Other investigations are
done by insurance companies. Similar investigations are done by appropriate governmental agencies in
several other countries, and the reports are sometimes available. Several of these events are vapor
cloud explosions. Some involve tank or vessel explosions and some examples are cascading chain-event
accidents. Both catastrophic and smaller scale examples are illustrated.
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Just What the Doctor Ordered
More great humor to get you through the month.
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Utah Backcountry Scenes
Photos of Utah's Back Country
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The Railroad
Interesting stories and facts from our neck of the woods...
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