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Emerging Demands for the Safety of Nuclear Power Operations: Challenge and Response

Nuclear power operations throughout the world face increasing international scrutiny from monitoring groups, government agencies, and the general public. Changing technologies, regulations, and public attitudes about this power source have given rise to new challenges and possible solutions within the industry.

This book is the third publication developed from a longstanding relationship between the Institute of Nuclear Safety System in Japan, concerned with immediate practical safety topics, and the Berlin University of Technology, which focuses on combining safety-related research with practical approaches to safety in high-hazard industries. It addresses technical, psychological, and social aspects of industrial safety that come under the scrutiny of scientists and engineers from an array of backgrounds.

Uninterruptible Power Supplies and Active Filters

As industry power demands become increasingly sensitive, power quality distortion becomes a critical issue. The recent increase in nonlinear loads drawing non-sinusoidal currents has seen the introduction of various tools to manage the clean delivery of power. Power demands of medical facilities, data storage and information systems, emergency equipment, etc. require uninterrupted, high quality power. Uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) and active filters provide this delivery. The book compares the similarities of UPS, active filters, and unified power quality conditioners. Industrial engineers in power quality, circuits and devices, and aerospace engineers as well as graduate students will find this a useful resource for studying and applying the tools of this rapidly developing field.

Office Building Safety and Health

Protecting office workers from safety, health, and security risks at work is a key task of many safety and health professionals, particularly those responsible for the management of very large office complexes and high rise buildings. This book provides a comprehensive look at office building safety and health. It covers topics such as managing emergencies, safe buildings, and security. It also includes issues such as workers' compensation and OSHA compliance. The author discusses the most common safety hazards, from electricity to ergonomic issues, as well as accident prevention strategies. In addition, the book includes chapters on environmental health issues associated with the closed nature of office buildings, workplace violence, and security. Checklists for each chapter enable you to easily locate specific topics for quick reference and problem solving.