Consequence Analysis is an essential part of Risk Assessment; it provides valuable information of the releases of potentially hazardous materials.
This information can be used to:
- Optimise plant layout at the design phase
- Select the lowest risk option
- Prepare accurate emergency plans
- Assess the adequacy of control and mitigation measures
Aker Solutions has significant expertise in modelling the behaviour of hazardous substances following loss of containment. Using specialist models such as PHAST we can assess the magnitude of:
- Dense phase toxic gas releases
- Jet fires
- Flash fires
- Pool fires
- Fireballs
- Vapour cloud explosions
- Boiling liquid expanding vapour explosions (BLEVEs)
We also have experience in modelling the release of water-reactive materials such as sulphur trioxide and oleum, using the latest research carried out for the Health & Safety Executive.
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