Introduction -- Overview of Oil and Gas Facilities -- Philosophy of Protection Principals -- Physical Properties of Hydrocarbons -- Characteristics of Hydrocarbon Releases, Fires and Explosions -- Historical Survey of Fire and Explosions in the Hydrocarbon Industries -- Risk Analysis -- Degregation, Separation and Arrangement -- Grading, Containment, and Drainage Systems -- Process Controls -- Emergency Shutdown -- Depressurization, Blowdown and Venting -- Overpressure and Thermal Relief -- Control of Ignition Sources -- Elimination of Process Releases -- Fire and Explosion Resistant Systems -- Fire and Gas Detection and Alarm Systems -- Evacuation -- Methods of Fire Suppression -- Special Locations, Facilities and Equipment -- Human Factor and Ergonomic Considerations -- Appendix A: Testing Firewater Systems -- Appendix B: Reference Data -- Acronym List -- Glossary -- Index.