Quantitative Risk Assessment of Hazardous Materials Transport Systems: Rail, Road, Pipelines and Ship: 5 (Topics in Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality, 5) - Hardcover

Nicolet-Monnier, M.; Gheorghe, A.V.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0792339231 ISBN 13: 9780792339236

Publisher: Springer, 1996

Synopsis

Industrial development is essential to improvement of the standard of living in all coun­ tries. In a given region, old and new plants, processes, and technologies have to coexist Technological penetration and substitution processes are generally taking place; they are entirely dynamic and this trend is going to stay like this. People's health and the environment can be affected, directly or indirectly, by rou­ tine waste discharges or by accidents. A series of recent major industrial accidents and the effect of poUution highlighted, once again, the need for better management of rou­ tine and accidental risks. Moreover, the existence of natural hazards complicate even more the situation in any given region. Managing the hazards of modern technological systems has become a key activity in highly industrialized countries. Decision makers are often confronted with complex issues concerning economic and social development, industrialization and associated infrastructure needs, population and land use planning. Such issues have to be ad­ dressed in such a way that ensures that public health wiD not be disrupted or substan­ tially degraded.

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Synopsis

This volume highlights the main procedures for assessing the regional risks resulting from dangerous goods storage, and transportation by means of different systems (i.e., road, rail, ship, and pipeline). The information in the book is based on a wide range of references and studies. The main procedural steps involved in quantitative risk analysis for transportation systems are supported by relevant methods of risk assessment, as recognized at an international level. The book gives an overview of the criteria and guidelines applicable to the implementation of risk assessments and management at different stages.Chapter 1 describes the environmental and safety factors to consider when performing a transportation risk analysis for a region. Chapter 2 presents risk definitions and the methodology for analyzing transportation risks in a complex area. Chapter 3 presents general information about truck accidents and their consequences, and reviews the risk presented by road tunnels. Chapter 4 deals with transportation of hazardous materials by rail. Chapter 5 is concerned with the assessment of transportation risks on water ways.Chapter 6 furnishes a description of the transport pipelines for natural gas and petroleum products and describes the situation in Switzerland.

Chapter 7 presents a compilation of statistical data related to accidents and the movement of dangerous goods. Chapter 8 is devoted to the description of data bases and computer support for risk assessment. Chapter 9 deals with integrated approaches for regional risk assessment and safety management with special emphasis to the transportation of hazardous materials. Chapter 10 presents several relevant case studies and miscellaneous information.

Edition details

• Publisher: Springer
• Publication date: 1996
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0792339231
• ISBN 13: 9780792339236
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 366