Vol 26 (2012)

Vol 26 (2012)

Published 20 May 2012
"Volume 26 of Chemical Engineering Transactions, provides a forum on process safety, risk assessment and HSE management. This Book provides a good opportunity to share and gain experience on "hot" topics in emerging risk assessment and management, as the assessment of accident scenarios caused by natural hazards and the safety of energy systems and infrastructures. "
Guest Editors: Valerio Cozzani, Eddy De Rademaeker
Copyright © 2012, AIDIC Servizi S.r.l.
ISBN 978-88-95608-17-4; ISSN 1974-9791

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D.J. Frurip
1-6
The Essential Elements of a Successful Reactive Chemicals Program
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R. Duran, M.L. Goodrich, J.K. Thomas
7-12
Propagation of a Vapor Cloud Detonation from a Congested into an Uncongested Area
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J. Casal, M. Gomez-Mares, M. Munoz, A. Palacios
13-18
Jet Fires: a “Minor” Fire Hazard?
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S. Copelli, M. Derudi, R. Rota, V. Torretta, C. Pasturenzi, A. Lunghi
21-26
Safe Optimization of 2-Octanol Oxidation and Vinyl Acetate Emulsion Polymerization
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V. Casson, E. Battaglia, G. Maschio
27-32
Hydrogen Peroxide Decomposition Analysis by Screening Calorimetry Technique
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G. Landucci, L. Pelagagge, C. Nicolella
33-38
Analysis of Maintenance and Storage Operations in Edible Oil Plants: Formation of Flammable Mixtures
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E. Salzano, A. Garcia-Agreda, V. Russo, M. Di Serio, E. Santacesaria
39-44
Safety Criteria for the Epoxydation of Soybean Oil in Fed-Batch Reactor
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A. Razionale, M. Navarra, G.P. Di Bartolomeo, R. Bubbico
45-50
Safety Assessment of Solid Propellants for Satellites Engines
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P. Russo, A. Di Benedetto, R. Sanchirico
51-56
Theoretical Evaluation of the Explosion Regimes of Hybrid Mixtures
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C. Ampelli, G. Maschio
57-62
Investigation of Thermal Runaway in Semibatch Chemical Reactors by an Early Warning Detection Device
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L. Raimondi
63-68
Rigorous Simulation of LPG Releases from Accidental Leaks
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Z. Ravaghi Ardebili, F. Manenti, N.M. Nascimento Lima, L. Zuniga Linan, S. Cieri, M. Restelli, G. Bozzano
69-74
Preserving Safety and Improving Yield Performances in Methanol Processes
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A. Estokova, L. Palascakova
75-80
Content of Chromium and Phosphorus in Cements in Relation to the Slovak Cement Eco-Labelling
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N. Caetano, J.I.M. Teixeira, T.M. Mata
81-86
Enzymatic Catalysis of Vegetable Oil with Ethanol in the Presence of Co-solvents
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J. Dyer, A.P. Raibagkar, M. Kolbe, E. Salzano
87-92
Blast Damage Consideratons for Horizontal Pressure Vessel and Potential for Domino Effects
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S. Girgin, E. Krausmann
93-98
Rapid Natech Risk Assessment and Mapping Tool for Earthquakes: RAPID-N
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E. Marzo, V. Busini, R. Rota
99-104
Sensitivity Analysis of a Short-Cut Methodology for Assessing Earthquake-Related Na-Tech Risk
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N. Buratti, B. Ferracuti, M. Savoia, G. Antonioni, V. Cozzani
105-110
A Fuzzy-Sets Based Approach for Modelling Uncertainties in Quantitative Risk Assessment of Industrial Plants Under Seismic Actions
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A. Vallee, C. Duval
111-116
Flooding of Industrial Facilities - Vulnerability Reduction in Practice
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E. Zio, M. Broggi, L. Golea, N. Pedroni
117-122
Failure and Reliability Predictions by Infinite Impulse Response Locally Recurrent Neural Networks
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M.F. Milazzo, G. Ancione, D.G. Lister, A. Basco, E. Salzano, G. Maschio
123-128
Analysis of the Effects due to Ash Fallout from Mt. Etna on Industrial Installations
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A. Necci, G. Antonioni, E. Renni, V. Cozzani, A. Borghetti, C.A. Nucci, E. Krausmann
129-134
Equipment Failure Probability due to the Impact of Lightning
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S. Sasso, E. Laterza, B. Valenzano
135-140
A Study about Explosion Hazards in Presence of a Uncontrolled Anaerobic Digestive Process
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M. Pesce, P. Paci, S. Garrone, R. Pastorino, B. Fabiano
141-146
Modelling Ignition Probabilities within the Framework of Quantitative Risk Assessments
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J. Samadi, E. Garbolino
147-152
Dynamic Analysis of Safety Performance Indicators for CO2 Capture, Transport and Storage Activities
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S. Benucci, M. Pontiggia, G. Uguccioni
153-158
Explosion Load Calculation for Building Design: Risk-Based versus Consequence-Based Approach
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E. Salzano, V. Cozzani, M. Kolbe
159-164
The Interaction of Accidental Explosions with Industrial Equipment Containing Hazardous Substances
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N. Cavanagh, C. Hickey
165-170
A “Triple Bottom Line” approach to QRA
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Z. Nivolianitou, C. Argyropoulos, M. Christolis, N. Markatos
171-176
A Methodology for the Hazard Assessment in large Hydrocarbon Fuel Tanks
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P. Bragatto, C. Delle Site, A. Faragnoli
177-182
Opportunities and Threats of Risk Based Inspections: The New Italian Legislation on Pressure Equipment Inspection
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E. Singovszka, M. Balintova
183-188
Application Factor Analysis for the Evaluation Surface Water and Sediment Quality
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A. Studzinski, K. Pietrucha-Urbanik
189-194
Risk Indicators of Water Network Operation
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G. Landucci, G. Antonioni, A. Tugnoli, V. Cozzani
195-200
Probabilistic Assessment of Domino Effect Triggered by Fire: Implementation in Quantitative Risk Assessment
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B. Tchorzewska-Cieslak
201-206
Urban Water Safety Management
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J.M. Rosa, E.B. Tambourgi, J.C.C. Santana
207-212
Reuse of Textile Effluent Treated with Advanced Oxidation Process by UV/H2O2
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G. Antonioni, D. Guglielmi, C. Stramigioli, V. Cozzani
213-218
MSWI Flue Gas Two-Stage Dry Treatment: Modeling and Simulation
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A. Lima, E. Canto, M. De Souza Jr, M.L. Valle
219-224
Using Simulated Distillation or Density to Maximize Lubricants Production from Low Density Polyethylene (LDPE) Pyrolysis
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R. Lavecchia, F. Medici, L. Piga, G. Rinaldi, A. Zuorro
225-230
Fluoride Removal from Water by Adsorption on a High Alumina Content Bauxite
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A. Nemet, P.S. Varbanov, P. Kapustenko, A. Durgutovic, J.J. Klemes
231-236
Capital Cost Targeting of Total Site Heat Recovery
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D. Papasidero, F. Manenti, N.M. Nascimento Lima, L. Zuniga Linan
237-242
Improving Operability and Process Understanding of Sulfur Recovery Units
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J. Cuadros, D. Melo, R. Maciel Filho, M.R. Wolf Maciel
243-248
Fluid Catalytic Cracking Environmental Impact: Factorial Design Coupled with Genetic Algorithms to Minimize Carbon Monoxide Pollution
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S. Abbaszadeh, M.H. Hassim, M. Hurme, R.M. Kasmani
249-254
Computer Aided Assessment and Design of Occupationally Healthier Process during Research and Development Stage
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L. Rios, E. Martinez, N. Da Silva, T.S.S. Dantas, R. Maciel Filho, M.R. Wolf Maciel
255-260
Biodiesel Production by an Integrated Reactive Separation System: A Comparative Study
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T.M. Mata, A.A. Martins, B. Neto, M.L. Martins, R.L.R. Salcedo, C.A.V. Costa
261-266
LCA Tool for Sustainability Evaluations in the Pharmaceutical Industry
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N. Caetano, V. Silva, T.M. Mata
267-272
Valorization of Coffee Grounds for Biodiesel Production
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M.C. Leva, R. Pirani, M. Demichela, P. Clancy
273-278
Human Factors Issues and the Risk of High Voltage Equipment: Are Standards Sufficient to Ensure Safety by Design?
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F. Gambetti, A. Casalli, V. Chisari
279-284
The Human Factor in Process Safety Management
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D. Manca, S. Nazir, S. Colombo
285-290
Performance Indicators for Training Assessment of Control-Room Operators
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P. Agnello, S. Ansaldi, P. Bragatto
291-296
Plugging the Gap between Safety Documents and Workers Perception, to Prevent Accidents at Seveso Establishments
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C. Di Mauro, S. Bouchon, V. Torretta
297-302
Industrial Risk in the Lombardy Region (Italy): What People Perceive and What Are the Gaps to Improve the Risk Communication and the Participatory Processes
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S. Nazir, S. Colombo, D. Manca
303-308
The Role of Situation Awareness for the Operators of Process Industry
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E. Zio, R. Piccinelli, G. Sansavini
309-314
A Framework for Ranking the Attack Susceptibility of Components of Critical Infrastructures
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G. Zuccaro
315-320
A Case of Choice of Passive Fire Protection (PFP) in an Oil & Gas EPC Project
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M. Gomez-Mares, A. Tugnoli, S. Larcher, G. Landucci, F. Barontini, V. Cozzani
321-326
Enhanced Modelling of Exposed PFP Coatings Based on Bench-scale Fire-tests
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P. Baraldi, F. Di Maio, E. Zio, S. Sauco, E. Droguett, C. Magno
327-332
Sensitivity Analysis of Scale Deposition on Equipment of Oil Wells Plants
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C. Ampelli, D. Spadaro, G. Neri, N. Donato, M. Latino, R. Passalacqua, S. Perathoner, G. Centi
333-338
Development of Hydrogen Leak Sensors for Fuel Cell Transportation
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M. Vega, M. Freitas, L. Fernandes, C. Scheid, A. Martins
339-344
Automatic Monitoring and Control of Annulus Bottom Hole Pressure for Safe Oil Well Drilling Operations
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V. Di Sarli, A. Di Benedetto, G. Russo
345-350
The Role of the Combustion Submodel for Large Eddy Simulation of Transient Premixed Flame-Vortex Interactions in Gas Explosions
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A. Di Benedetto, F. Cammarota, V. Di Sarli, E. Salzano, G. Russo
351-356
The cRPT Phenomenon: Theoretical Evaluations
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H.H. Pedersen, P. Middha
357-362
Modelling of Vented Gas Explosions in the CFD tool FLACS
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S. Schaelike, K.D. Wehrstedt, A. Schoenbucher
363-368
Flame Heights of Di-tert-butyl Peroxide Pool Fires - Experimental Study and Modelling
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O. Dufaud, I. Khalili, N. Cuervo-Rodriguez, R. Olcese, A. Dufour, L. Perrin, A. Laurent
369-374
Highlighting the Importance of the Pyrolysis Step on Dust Explosions
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C. Fourneau, N. Cornil, C. Delvosalle, H. Breulet, S. Desmet, S. Brohez
375-380
Comparison of Fire Hazards in Passive and Conventional Houses
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A. Basco, F. Cammarota, A. Di Benedetto, V. Di Sarli, E. Salzano, G. Russo
381-386
Experimental and Numerical Analysis of Laminar Burning Velocity of Binary and Ternary Hydrocarbon/H2 Mixtures
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R. Siwek, S. Cavallin
387-392
New Revised European Norm on Dust Explosion Venting Protection Systems EN 14491
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R. Siwek
393-398
New VDI-Guideline on Fire and Explosion Protection on Elevators
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F. Vittori, L. Rojas-Solorzano, M. Pavageau
399-404
Response Surface Methodology for Analysis of an Air Curtain Used as Emergency Ventilation System in a Tunnel Fire
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F. Cammarota, A. Di Benedetto, V. Di Sarli, E. Salzano
405-410
The Effect of Hydrogen addition on the Explosion of Ethanol/Air Mixtures
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R.V. Gagliardi
411-416
Harmonization of Safety and Security Aspects in Critical Installations of “Seveso”-Type
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A. Tugnoli, Z. Gyenes, L. Van Wijk, M. Christou, G. Spadoni, V. Cozzani
417-422
Scenario Selection for Land Use Planning Purposes around “Seveso” Establishments
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G. Camuncoli, E. Pilone, M. Demichela
423-428
Major Risk Installations and Land Use Planning: Application of the Local Authority Guidelines in Piedmont (Italy)
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C. Glavan, E. Palaneeswaran
429-434
The Price and Complications of Safety Compliance – an Australian Perspective
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P. Fanelli
435-440
Safety and Environmental Standards for Fuel Storage Sites: how to enhance the Safety Integrity of an Overfill Protection System for Flammable Fuel Storage Tanks
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S.S. Avila Filho, A.A. Kiperstok, R.R.A. Kalid, A.A.C. Santos, V.V.S. Carvalho
441-446
Environmental Deviation Assessment, Record, Failure, Probability and Investment
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S.S. Avila Filho, R.R.A. Kalid, A.A. Kiperstok, V.V.S. Carvalho
447-452
Program to Avoid Product Leakage at Source, Fertilizer Case
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A. Costantini, B. Valenzano
453-458
Integrated Approach Proposal for Evaluation of both Environmental and Accidental Risks in Industrial Management
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M. Demichela, M. Guarino, G. Tuninetti, A. Mancardi, G. Camuncoli, S. Murè
459-464
Large Projects Integrators. Analysis and Management of the Data for Risk Assessment
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G. Reniers
465-470
Security within the Chemical Process Industry: Survey Results from Flanders, Belgium
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C. Mazri, A. Jovanovic, D. Balos
471-476
Descriptive Model of Indicators for Environment, Health and Safety Management
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D. Lachtar, E. Garbolino
477-482
Performance Assessment of Crisis Management Plans with the Contribution of Multi-agent Systems
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M.P. Bogliolo
483-488
Proposal of a Reference Geo-database to Support Safety Tasks Involving the Land Context of Seveso Establishments
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A. Saracino, M. Curcuruto, V. Pacini, G. Spadoni, D. Guglielmi, C. Saccani, V.M. Bocci, M. Cimarelli
489-494
IPESHE: an Index for Quantifying the Performance for Safety and Health in a Workplace
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G. Nano, M. Derudi
495-500
Evaluation of Workers Accidents Through Risk Analysis
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E. Tosolini, S. Grimaz, L.C. Pecile, E. Salzano
501-506
People Evacuation: Simplified Evaluation of Available Safe Egress Time (ASET) in Enclosures
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F. Bronuzzi, L. Monai, M. Patrucco
507-512
Correct and Effective Characterization of Fire-arms Noise: a Basic Aspect to Provide Reliable Input Data for the Reduction of Emitted Noise from Shooting Ranges in Urbanized Area
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A. Bessarabov, M. Zhekeyev, R. Sandu, A. Kvasyuk, T. Stepanova
513-518
Development of HSE Management CALS-System for Waste Utilisation of Phosphoric Industry of Russian Federation and Kazakhstan
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A. Saracino, G. Spadoni, M. Curcuruto, D. Guglielmi, V.M. Bocci, M. Cimarelli, E. Dottori, F. Violante
519-524
A New Model for Evaluating Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems (OHSMS)
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S. Grimaz, E. Tosolini, G. Capellari
525-530
Pro-active Control of Atmospheric Emissions in Research and Small Labs. A Practical Criterion for the Design and Management of Activities under Hoods
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D. Kondej, T. Sosnowski
531-536
Changes in the Activity of the Pulmonary Surfactant after Contact with Bentonite Nanoclay Particles
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M. Pontiggia, V. Busini, M. Gattuso, G. Uguccioni, R. Rota
537-542
Consequences Assessment of an Accidental Toxic Gas Release Through a CFD Tool: Effect of the Terrain and Major Obstacles
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C. Hulsbosch-Dam, M. Spruijt, A. Necci, V. Cozzani
543-548
An Approach to Carbon Dioxide Particle Distribution in Accidental Releases
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A. Sarrack
549-554
Estimating Toxic Risk Exposure to Populations Inside Buildings
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C. Gariazzo, A. Pelliccioni, P. Bragatto
555-560
Simulation of Accidental Release by Means of two Different Modeling Approaches
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M. Vega, M. Freitas, L. Fernandes, C. Scheid, A. Martins
561-566
Best Real Time Model Development of an Oil Well Drilling System
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G. Lanzano, E. Salzano, F. Santucci De Magistris, G. Fabbrocino
567-572
An Observational Analysis of Seismic Vulnerability of Industrial Pipelines
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C. Vianello, S. Macchietto, G. Maschio
573-578
Conceptual Models for CO2 Release and Risk Assessment: a Review
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M. Orso Giacone, F. Bratta, P. Gandini, L. Studer
579-584
Dangerous Goods Transportation by Road: a Risk Analysis Model and a Global Integrated Information System to Monitor Hazardous Materials Land Transportation in Order to Protect Territory
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M. Dellavedova, C. Pasturenzi, L. Gigante, A. Lunghi
585-590
Kinetic Evaluations for the Transportation of Dangerous Chemical Compounds
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N. Junakova, M. Balintova
591-596
Predicting Nutrient Loads in Chosen Catchment
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A. Landoni, P. Pittiglio
597-602
Industrial Site Workplace Transport and Safety Management
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G. Nano, M. Derudi, R. Rota
603-608
Risk Assessment of Past Exposure in Forensic Engineering
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G. Russo, P. Russo
609-614
Modern Methodologies of Risk Assessment for Contaminated Sites Applied to an Industrial Accident Occurred in 1976
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L. Marmo, L. Fiorentini, N. Piccinini
615-620
The Thyssen Krupp Accident in Torino: Investigation Methods, Accident Dynamics and Lesson Learned
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S. Hauge, K. Oien
621-626
Deepwater Horizon: Lessons learned for the Norwegian Petroleum Industry with focus on Technical Aspects
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A. Martinetti, M. Patrucco, P. Molina, R. Romano
627-632
Formalized Approach in Prevention through Design and Detailed Definition of the Input Data on the Basis of Occurred Accidents: Some Experiences at Italian Extractive Activities
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L. Marmo, M. Demichela
633-638
Forensic Reconstruction of the Explosion that Occurred at the Cordero Flour Mill, Cuneo, Italy
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