{"product_id":"making-ehs-an-integral-part-of-process-design-9780816908486","title":"Making EHS an Integral Part of Process Design","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePresents an approach - termed MERITT (Maximizing EHS Returns by Integrating Tools and Talents) - for enhancing process development through better integration of environmental, health, and safety evaluations. This text draws upon critical components of inherent safety, pollution prevention, green chemistry, and related paradigms.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePreface.  \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcronyms.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1. Introduction.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.1 The Need for MERITT.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.2 What Does MERITT Offer?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.3 Whom Is MERITT for?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.4 About the Book.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.4.1 Scope.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.4.2 Organization.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.5 The Path Forward.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2. Value and Benefits.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.1 The Value of MERITT.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.1.1 Making More Efficient Use of Resources.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.1.2 Examples of Success and Syneregy.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2 The Perils of Not Following the MERITT Approach.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3 The Business Case for MERITT.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3.1 Sustainability.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3.2 Meeting New Regulatory Demands.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.4 The Need for Cost and Benefit Metrics to Demonstrate Value.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.4.1 WBCSD.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.4.2 ORC.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.4.3 Recommendations Regarding Metrics.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3. Life-Cycle Stages.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.1 Introduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2 Phases of Development.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3 Staging and Control.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3.1 Generic Stages.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3.2 Resource Allocation and Control.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3.3 Interpretation of  Stages.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.4 EHS Constraints and Opportunities.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.4.1 Stage Constraints.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.4.2 EHS Opportunities.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.5 EHS Information Needs.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.5.1 Requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.5.2 Anticipating Information Needs.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.6 Fast-Track Development.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.7 Plant Upgrades and Modifications.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.7.1 Stage Iteration.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.7.2 Creating MERITT Opportunity.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.8 References.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4. The MERITT Opportunity.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.1 The Foundation of MERITT.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.2 MERITT Approach Overview.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.2.1 The Basic MERITT Framework.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.2.2 The Five “C” Fundamental Principles.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.2.3 Resource Components.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.2.4 Implementation Elements.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.2.5 Overall Format—Fitting It All Together.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3 Application of MERITT to Stage-Gate Development Processes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3.1 Early Stages-Concept Initiation (Stage 1) and Process Chemistry (Stage 2).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3.2 Process Definition (Stage 3).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3.3 Basic Process Engineering (Stage 4).\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.4 Fast Tracking with MERITT.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.4.1 Fast Tracking Implementation Elements.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.4.2 Fast Tracking Resource Components.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5. MERITT Tools.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.1 Introduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.1.1 Need for tools.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.1.2 Purpose of Tools.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.1.3 Types of Tools.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.1.4 Relationship of Tools and Stages.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2 Available Tools.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2.1 Nonintegrated Tools.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2.2 Integrated Tools.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3 Need for Integrated Tools.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3.1 Role of MERITT Tools.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3.2 Illustrative MERITT Tools.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.4 Development Needs.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.5 Reference.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6. Application of MERITT.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.1 Introduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2 Situation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2.1 Waste.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2.2 Safety Hazards.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2.3 Green Chemistry Issues.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3 Nonintegrated EHS Approach.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3.1 Set Goals.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3.2 Define the Problem.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3.3 Identify Options.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3.4 Screening of Options.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3.5 Idea Evaluation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3.6 Results.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.4 MERITT Approach.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.4.1 Establishing the Basis.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.4.2 Identifying Issues.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.4.3 Developing Options.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.4.4 Assessing Options.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.4.5 Improved Process.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.4.6 MERITT Achievements.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.5 Product Development Example.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.5.1 Situation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.5.2 Use of MERITT.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.6 References.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7. Implementation Guidance.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.1 Incorporating MERITT into an Existing Process Development Process.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2 Integration with product Development Process.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.3 Overcoming Behavioral and Cultural Barriers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.4 Metrics.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.5 Addressing Industry-Specific Issues.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.6 Applying to Small Companies.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.7 Evaluating Licenses.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix A. Additional Tools with Applicability to MERITT.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix B. Overview of the INSET Tools and Their Aims.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix C. The Business Case for Managing Process Safety.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Wiley \u0026 Sons Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49527967220055,"sku":"9780816908486","price":999.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780816908486.jpg?v=1731869894","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/making-ehs-an-integral-part-of-process-design-9780816908486","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}