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An optimal level of dust explosion risk management: Framework and application
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posted on 2023-05-18, 03:14 authored by Abuswer, M, Amyotte, P, Faisal KhanFaisal Khan, Morrison, LThe current research provides guidance on the prevention and mitigation of dust explosion using a Quantitative Risk Management Framework (QRMF). Using concepts drawn from previous studies, the framework consists of three main steps: (i) a new combined safety management protocol, (ii) the use of DESC (Dust Explosion Simulation Code) and FTA (Fault Tree Analysis) to assess explosion consequences and likelihood, respectively, and (iii) application of the hierarchy of controls (inherent, engineered and procedural safety). QRMF assessment of an industrial case study showed that the original process was at high risk. DESC simulations and Probit equations determined the destructive percentages. FTAs revealed high probabilities of explosion occurrence; in addition, detailed individual and societal risks calculations were made, before and after the framework was applied. Based on the hierarchy of controls technique, the framework showed significant risk reduction to the point where the residual risk was acceptable for the process. © 2013 Elsevier Ltd.
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Publication title
Journal of Loss Prevention in the Process IndustriesVolume
26Issue
6Pagination
1530-1541ISSN
0950-4230Department/School
Australian Maritime CollegePublisher
Elsevier Sci LtdPlace of publication
The Boulevard, Langford Lane, Kidlington, Oxford, England, Oxon, Ox5 1GbRepository Status
- Restricted