The text you are referring to is likely the a comprehensive resource published by the Center for Chemical Process Safety (CCPS) of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) .
The second edition, published in 2012, focuses on preventing and mitigating catastrophic events—such as fires, explosions, or toxic releases—in chemical and hydrocarbon processing facilities through better design choices. Key Content & Organization Guidelines for Engineering Design for Process S...
: Emphasizes reducing hazards at the source rather than relying solely on add-on protective systems. The text you are referring to is likely
if a release occurs to protect personnel and the community. published in 2012
