A short-cut methodology for a fast estimation of hazard from oxygen releases and the evaluation of safety distances is presented. Starting from a historical survey on accidents involving oxygen releases and consequent scenarios, the approach includes analytical models for the quantification of incremental hazards due to oxygen releases, in non-obstructed areas, both for continuous and nearly instantaneous scenarios, adopting a simple Gaussian dispersion model. An example of the application of the model in a real case-study and relevant quantitative results are presented.

Development of a theoretical framework for the evaluation of risk connected to accidental oxygen releases

PALAZZI, EMILIO;CURRO', FABIO;REVERBERI, ANDREA;FABIANO, BRUNO
2014-01-01

Abstract

A short-cut methodology for a fast estimation of hazard from oxygen releases and the evaluation of safety distances is presented. Starting from a historical survey on accidents involving oxygen releases and consequent scenarios, the approach includes analytical models for the quantification of incremental hazards due to oxygen releases, in non-obstructed areas, both for continuous and nearly instantaneous scenarios, adopting a simple Gaussian dispersion model. An example of the application of the model in a real case-study and relevant quantitative results are presented.
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