Industrial Safety
The Industries Under Investigation
Where Technical Failures Can Become Human Consequences
Nuclear Power
Research and writing addressing nuclear plant explosions, including Three Mile Island, Fukushima and other reactor incidents.
Drinking Water
Investigation into water-main failures, water hammer, corrosion and potential contamination risks.
Gas Pipelines
Research into gas hammer, pipeline failures and explosion mechanisms.
Offshore Oil
Investigation into offshore platform explosions, including the Piper Alpha disaster.
Oil Pipelines
Research examining pipeline failures, oil spills and the technical mechanisms that can contribute to them.
The book’s contents specifically devote chapters to each of these industrial areas.