Vol 53 (2016)

Vol 53 (2016)

Published 20 September 2016
"Industrial safety and environmental protection are research topics of utmost importance that are gaining more and more attention from the scientific community and from the general public in recent years. Process safety is evolving towards the assessment of new topics as resilience, cascading events, integration with security issues. Research in environmental protection is more and more progressing towards the use of biotechnological processes and the assessment of their safety and sustainability."
Guest Editors: Valerio Cozzani, Eddy De Rademaeker, Davide Manca
Copyright © 2016, AIDIC Servizi S.r.l.
ISBN 978-88-95608-44-0; ISSN 2283-9216

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B. Fakandu, C. Mbam, G. Andrews, H. Phylaktou
1-6
Gas Explosion Venting: External Explosion Turbulent Flame Speeds that Control the Overpressure
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J. Skrinsky, J. Veres, V. Peer, P. Friedel, J. Travnickova, A. Dalecka
7-12
Explosion Parameters of Coke Oven Gas in 1 m3 Explosion Chamber
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R. Isemin, D. Klimov, A. Mikhalev, O. Milovanov, N. Muratova, V. Zaichenko
13-18
Fluidized Bed Straw Pellets Combustion with Minimal Emissions of Carbon Monoxide
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L. Russo, P. Russo, C. Siettos
19-24
Reducing Wildland Fire Hazard Exploiting Complex Network Theory: a Case Study Analysis
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A. Dusso, S. Grimaz, E. Salzano
25-30
Rapid Estimation of the Heat Release Rate of Combustible Items
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M. Saeed, D.M. Slatter, G. Andrews, H. Phylaktou, B. Gibbs
31-36
The Burning Velocity of Pulverised Biomass: the Influence of Particle Size
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A. Dusso, S. Grimaz, E. Salzano
37-42
Quick Assessment of the Hot Gas Layer Temperature and Potential Fire Spread between Combustible Items in a Confined Space
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J. Veres, J. Skrinsky, J. Travnickova, A. Dalecka, S. Sevcikova
43-48
Autoignition Temperature of 1-Pentanol and its Binary Mixtures with Water
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G. Sakhmetova, A. Brener, M. Satayev, K. Korabayeva
49-54
On the Mesoscopic Model of Mass Transfer in Microporous Membranes
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M. Balintova, S. Demcak, E. Singovszka, B. Pagacova
55-60
Study of Inorganic Pollution Sorption from Acidic Solutions by Natural Sorbents
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F. Heymes, L. Aprin, P. Slangen, P. Lauret, E. Lapebie, A. Osmont
61-66
An Experimental Study on Vapor Cloud Explosion of Propane-Oxygen Stoichiometric Mixture
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R. Bubbico, G. Dusserre, B. Mazzarotta
67-72
Calculation of the Flame Size from Burning Liquid Pools
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P. Lauret, F. Heymes, P. Slangen, L. Aprin, N. Lecysyn
73-78
Consequences of Liquid Jet Breakup Resulting from Interaction with Overpressure Wave from Domino Effect
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C. Zuliani, C. De Lorenzi, S. Ditali
79-84
Application of CFD Simulation to Safety Problems – Challenges and Experience Including a Comparative Analysis of Hot Plume Dispersion from a Ground Flare
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S. Copelli, S. Croci, A. Fumagalli, M. Derudi, R. Rota, M. Barozzi
85-90
Runaway Problems in Unsteady State Tubular Reactors
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D. Rehak, P. Novotny
91-96
Bases for Modelling the Impacts of the Critical Infrastructure Failure
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C. Vianello, M.A. Zanini, C. Pellegrino, G. Maschio
97-102
Probabilistic Fault Tree Analysis of Refinery Plant Components subject to Earthquake Scenarios
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V. Villa, G.L.L. Reniers, V. Cozzani
103-108
Application of Cost-Benefit Analysis for the Selection of Process-Industry Related Security Measures
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S. Contini, P.M. Contini, V. Torretta, C. Sala Cattaneo, M. Raboni, S. Copelli
109-114
Comparison of Classical and “Cause Consequence Diagrams” Recursive Operability Analysis: the T2 Laboratories Accident
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D. Marucco
115-120
Simultaneous Operations Risk Assessment
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E. Singovszka, M. Balintova
121-126
Assessment of Ecological Risk of Sediment in Rivers of Eastern Slovakia
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L. Botti, P. Bragatto, V. Duraccio, M.G. Gnoni, C. Mora
127-132
Adopting IOT Technologies to Control Risks in Confined Space: a Multi-criteria Decision Tool
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F. Argenti, G. Landucci
133-138
Advanced Attractiveness Assessment of Process Facilities with respect to Malevolent External Attacks
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O. Ivanova, M. Ivanov
139-144
1-D Mathematical Modelling of Flood Wave Propagation
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A. Rad, D. Rashtchian
145-150
A Risk-based MILP Approach for Optimal Placement of Flammable Gas Detectors
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V. Villa, V. Cozzani
151-156
Application of Bayesian Networks to Quantitative Assessment of Safety Barriers’ Performance in the Prevention of Major Accidents
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M. Ghaffari, K. Van Wingerden, J.T. Gjovag Hagen, T. Skjold, I. Storvik
157-162
Sensitivity Analysis of Dust Explosion Consequences in a Roller Mill using FLACS-DustEx
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M.A. Zanini, C. Vianello, F. Faleschini, L. Hofer, G. Maschio
163-168
A Framework for Probabilistic Seismic Risk Assessment of NG Distribution Networks
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G. Landucci, N. Paltrinieri
169-174
Dynamic Evaluation of Risk: from Safety Indicators to Proactive Techniques
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A. Ricci, D. Guglielmi, M.G. Mariani, M. Vignoli, F.S. Violante
175-180
The Improvement of Safety Rules by a Participatory Method. A Case Study in a Chemical Company
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M. Curcuruto
181-186
Safety Participation in the Workplace: an Assessment Tool of Proactive Safety Orientations by Individuals (PRO-SAFE)
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J. Ernstsen, S. Nazir, B.K. Roed, D. Manca
187-192
Systemising Performance Indicators in the Assessment of Complex Sociotechnical Systems
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D. Manca, S. Nazir, T. Komulainen, K.I. Øvergård
193-198
How Extreme Environments Can Impact the Training of Industrial Operators
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A. Nakai, K. Suzuki
199-204
Instructional Information System using AR Technology for Chemical Plants
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O. Fontaine, A. Martinetti, S. Michaelides Mateou
205-210
Remote Pilot Aircraft System (RPAS): just Culture, Human Factors and Learnt Lessons
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A. Aleksandrov, V. Devisilov, M. Ivanov
211-216
A Role of Education System in Creation of Safety Culture
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C. Passos, S. Nazir, A.C. Mol, P.V. Carvalho
217-222
Collaborative Virtual Environment for Training Teams in Emergency Situations
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S. Ansaldi, P. Agnello, P. Bragatto
223-228
Incidents Triggered by Failures of Level Sensors
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L. Russo, C. Spiliotis, C. Siettos
229-234
Catastrophic Transitions in a Forest-Grassland Ecosystem
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L. Russo, C. Anastassopoulou, C. Grigoras, C. Siettos, E. Mylonakis
235-240
Accessing the Impact of the Contact Transmission Network Topology in Ebola Virus Epidemic in Liberia: a Comparative Study using Agent-Based Simulations
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P.S. Varbanov, J.J. Klemes, X. Liu
241-246
Process Integration Contribution to Safety and Related Financial Management Issues
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A. Saracino, V. Casson Moreno, G. Antonioni, G. Spadoni, V. Cozzani
247-252
Application of a Self-Assessment Methodology for Occupational Safety to Biogas Industry
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P. Bragatto, M.F. Milazzo
253-258
Risk due to the Ageing of Equipment: Assessment and Management
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A. Pirone, M.R. Vallerotonda, P. Bragatto
259-264
Lessons Learned from Recent Accidents in Fireworks Establishments
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A. Monazzami, F. Vahabzadeh, A. Aroujalian
265-270
Study on Formation of Oil-in-Water (O/W) Pickering type Emulsion via Complexation between Diesel and ß- Cyclodextrin
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F. Heymes, L. Aprin, P. Lauret
271-276
A Discussion on the Risks Associated with Water Filling of Propane Tanks
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B. Fabiano, J. Seay, A. Rehman, E. Palazzi
277-282
A Study on the Determining Role of Timely Emergency Management Based on Bhopal Accident
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M. Farias, R.H.S. Martins, P.I.N. Teixeira, P.V. Carvalho
283-288
FPGA-Based I&C Systems in Nuclear Plants
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K. Bulekbayeva, M. Turalina, U. Orynbayeva, A. Brener
289-294
Effective Methods for Dust Collection and Separation of Aerosols on the Active Regimes of Phase Interaction
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K. Bani, K. Debal, M. Bencheikh-Lehocine
295-300
Improved Anaerobic Digestion by a Thermal Pretreatment
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E. Palazzi, F. Curro, E. Lunghi, B. Fabiano
301-306
An Analytical Model of Carbon Dioxide Jet from Pressurized Systems for Safety Distance Evaluation
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G. Scarponi, G. Landucci, F. Ovidi, V. Cozzani
307-312
Lumped Model for the Assessment of the Thermal and Mechanical Response of LNG Tanks Exposed to Fire
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L. Allford
313-318
Internal Auditing of Process Safety
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P. Limousin, J. Tixier, A. Bony-Dandrieux, V. Chapurlat, S. Sauvagnargues
319-324
A New Method and Tools to Scenarios Design for Crisis Management Exercises
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S. Grimaz, G. Capellari
325-330
Ges.Sic.A.: an Innovative Approach for Monitoring and Managing Health and Safety in Activities with High Variability
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F. De Cillis, F. Inderst, F. Pascucci, R. Setola, M. Tesei, P. Bragatto
331-336
Improving the Safety and the Operational Efficiency of Emergency Operators via On Field Situational Awareness
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L. Raimondi
337-342
Simulation of Pipeline Depressurization in the Transportation of Oil&Gas with High CO2 and H2S Content
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L. Aprin, F. Heymes, M. Cosenza, P. Lauret, P. Slangen, S. Le Floch
343-348
Experimental Study of Submerged Leakage from a Shipwreck Involving Floating Chemicals Cargo
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P. Mocellin, G. Maschio
349-354
Numerical Modeling of Experimental Trials Involving Pressurized Release of Gaseous CO2
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E. Palazzi, E. Lunghi, A. Reverberi, B. Fabiano
355-360
Large Scale Carbon Dioxide Release: Short-Cut Analytical Modelling and Application
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M. Luberti, S. Natarajan, Y. Zaccheus, A. Giovanoglou
361-366
Depressurization of CO2 Rich Mixtures: Challenges for the Safe Process Design of CCS Facilities and CO2 EOR Systems
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