RISK ANALYSIS IN HANDLING AND STORAGE OF PETROLEUM PRODUCTS

Increase in productivity and technological system innovation have resulted a boost in the specific activity of use and handling of petroleum products. The quantitative risk analysis applied to gasoline storage plant is a tool to quantify the damage and to plan the safety of exposed workers and peopl...

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Published in:American journal of applied sciences 2013-09, Vol.10 (9), p.965-978
Main Authors: Massimo, Guarascio, Mara, Lombardi, Federica, Massi
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Assessments
Damage
Emergencies
Handling
Hazards
Petroleum products
Product innovation
Risk analysis
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Summary:Increase in productivity and technological system innovation have resulted a boost in the specific activity of use and handling of petroleum products. The quantitative risk analysis applied to gasoline storage plant is a tool to quantify the damage and to plan the safety of exposed workers and people in the surrounding area. Therefore, this represents an effective means for emergency planning. Defined the vulnerability of the potential damage area through the characterization of known exposure levels, is possible to assess the individual risk indicators which depends on these exposure levels and the hazard scenarios evolution. Through simulation of generated danger flow, consistent with the operating conditions of the plant, the compliance conditions in the early step of emergency management and the practical procedures for the implementation of the identified hazard scenarios have been laid down. These assessments check, as strategic goals, that the collection areas are not affected by the danger flow.
ISSN:1546-9239
1554-3641
DOI:10.3844/ajassp.2013.965.978