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ENG-431: Safety of chemical processes

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The main focus of the lecture is on reactive hazards (thermal process safety) + introduction to explosion protection. While being based on theory, the lecture is oriented towards industrial practice. The lecture is 7x4h

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Annik Nanchen

Official source

https://edu.epfl.ch/coursebook/en/safety-of-chemical-processes-ENG-431

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http://go.epfl.ch/ENG-431

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Summary

Lectures

Instructor

Annik Nanchen

Official source

https://edu.epfl.ch/coursebook/en/safety-of-chemical-processes-ENG-431

Moodle Page

http://go.epfl.ch/ENG-431

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