Overpressure Effects

Salzano, Ernesto; Hoorelbeke, Pol; Khan, Faisal; Amyotte, Paul

doi:10.1016/b978-0-444-54323-3.00004-x

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“…For this purpose, the behavior and interactions of the items should be reproduced with simple rules, which is normally not the case for domino targets. In fact, several studies pointed out the complicating physical phenomena associated with equipment exposed to fire, overpressure, and missile projection . Specific advanced model tools such as finite elements modeling or computational fluid dynamics may be required for a comprehensive detailed assessment.…”

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DAMS: A Model to Assess Domino Effects by Using Agent‐Based Modeling and Simulation

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Historical data analysis shows that escalation accidents, so-called domino effects, have an important role in disastrous accidents in the chemical and process industries. In this study, an agent-based modeling and simulation approach is proposed to study the propagation of domino effects in the chemical and process industries. Different from the analytical or Monte Carlo simulation approaches, which normally study the domino effect at probabilistic network levels, the agent-based modeling technique explains the domino effects from a bottom-up perspective. In this approach, the installations involved in a domino effect are modeled as agents whereas the interactions among the installations (e.g., by means of heat radiation) are modeled via the basic rules of the agents. Application of the developed model to several case studies demonstrates the ability of the model not only in modeling higher-level domino effects and synergistic effects but also in accounting for temporal dependencies. The model can readily be applied to large-scale complicated cases.

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DAMS: A Model to Assess Domino Effects by Using Agent‐Based Modeling and Simulation

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The role of inherently safer design in process safety

Amyotte

Khan

2021

Can J Chem Eng

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The role of inherently safer design (ISD) in process safety assurance has changed significantly over the past 40 years. When first introduced by Professor Trevor Kletz following the 1974 Flixborough explosion, the ISD concept challenged the manner in which process risk was addressed in the chemical industry. The prevailing view of adding on safety devices and implementing procedures aimed at controlling hazards was now complemented by a way of thinking that sought to remove or reduce hazards at their source. The past 20 years have seen ISD mature into an established risk reduction strategy that is widely known in principle and increasingly adopted in practice. The current paper reviews the authors' collaborative research efforts aimed at integrating ISD into various process safety systems, activities, and applications. The primary inherent safety principles (minimization, substitution, moderation, and simplification) are explained with example‐based guidance provided for their use. ISD features and performance indices are examined throughout the early design and operational stages of a typical process life cycle. Preventing and mitigating undesirable occurrences such as domino effects and dust explosions are shown to be feasible by adopting an inherent safety approach. The importance of reviewing ISD case studies developed from incident investigations is also discussed. Finally, we present our personal opinions on the current status of inherently safer design and future possibilities for its continued growth.

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Overpressure Effects

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DAMS: A Model to Assess Domino Effects by Using Agent‐Based Modeling and Simulation

DAMS: A Model to Assess Domino Effects by Using Agent‐Based Modeling and Simulation

The role of inherently safer design in process safety

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