Course Description
In this course, you will:
Learn methods, techniques, and software used throughout the industry for quantitatively assessing the consequences of hazardous material releases (toxic and flammable/explosive materials) Gain an understanding in how consequence analysis methods are used in:
Site Security Vulnerability Analysis (SVA) Offsite consequence analysis (OCA) to comply with EPA's RMP rule (40 CFR 68) Safety basis documents and emergency management hazard assessments to comply with DOE regulations (10 CFR 830) and orders (Order 151.1) Quantitative risk assessments (QRAs) Facility siting studies to comply with API 752 Facility or community emergency response plans Mitigation system design
Study practical consequence analysis models and the assumptions behind the models, as well as their limitations Discuss the role of consequence assessment in performing quantitative risk assessments and in estimating the risk posed by process industries Review applications of the consequence assessment methods throughout the course
These important topics will be presented:
Current regulatory requirements Source term modeling (release rate, pool formation and evaporation, and aerosol formation methods) Atmospheric dispersion modeling (meteorological concepts, passive and dense vapor cloud dispersion methods) Fire modeling (pool fire, jet fire, boiling liquid expanding vapor explosion [BLEVE] fireball, and flash fire methods) Explosion modeling (vessel rupture, BLEVE, vapor cloud explosion, and confined explosion methods) Data and correlations for evaluating personnel injury and facility/equipment damage resulting from toxic exposure, fires, and explosions Public and commercial software available for performing consequence analyses Risk Analysis Methods
The theory and practical applications of consequence assessment methods are the focus of this course. You will participate in several workshops to gain experience in practical "hands-on" application of consequence analysis methods. We stress proven techniques that analysts can use to assess the consequences of hazardous material releases.
Reasons for you to attend:
You need a thorough understanding of consequence analysis techniques to comply with EPA's RMP rule (40 CFR 68) You can use consequence analysis techniques to evaluate accidents for documented safety analyses Consequence analysis is an integral part of your quantitative risk assessments and SVAs You can assess facility/equipment siting issues and effectiveness of mitigation systems using consequence analysis techniques You can develop plant/community emergency response plans using consequence analysis techniques
Benefits of the course:
You will gain a fundamental understanding of the consequence analysis terminology, techniques, and software used in the industry You will learn the assumptions and limitations of the various techniques (when to apply them and when not to) You will understand and be equipped to use consequence analysis techniques in a variety of applications (SVAs, OCAs, QRAs, facility siting studies, emergency response plan development, etc.) Come away from the course with these valuable materials: A copy of the comprehensive course notes An extensive bibliography of reference material for further study Complete solutions to the workshop problems A certificate of completion .3 CEUs, 3.3 COCs, 4.0 CMs (ABIH approval #02-968)
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