Phenol–formaldehyde runaway reaction: a case study

International Journal of Industrial Chemistry

دوره 5، شماره 2، شهریور 2014، صفحه 87-92

نوع مقاله: research article

شناسه دیجیتال (DOI): https://doi.org/10.1007/s40090-014-0013-9

نویسندگان

Gargi Bhattacharjee¹؛ Susmita Neogi²؛ Sudip Kumar Das^{* 1}

¹Chemical Engineering Department, University of Calcutta, 92, A. P. C. Road, Kolkata, 700 009, India

²Home Science Department, University of Calcutta, 20B, J. C. Road, Kolkata, 700 027, India

چکیده

Introduction
The paper deals with a workspace accident in a phenol–formaldehyde resin plant.
Methodology
Detail accident investigation has been reported. Error identification and safety-related issues are also discussed. Job hazard analysis and SWOT analysis are used to identify the potential hazards in the workplace. Lesson learnt and management practice is also discussed to prevent similar incident in future.
Conclusion
Job hazard analysis and SWOT analysis identified the probable causes and remedial action.

کلیدواژه‌ها

Phenol؛ Formaldehyde؛ Run away reaction؛ Job hazard analysis