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Consequence analysis of different ethylene oxide dispersion scenarios from storage tanks in an Iranian petrochemical complex

Abdolhamidzadeh, B ; Sharif University of Technology | 2010

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  1. Type of Document: Article
  2. Publisher: 2010
  3. Abstract:
  4. Ethylene oxide production units are among the most dangerous plants in the petrochemical industry. A detailed consequence analysis for different accidental scenarios for a storage tanks in a petrochemical complex in Iran is put forward. Credible scenarios were selected and all the effective factors that may influence the mechanism of release and dispersion of toxic materials were surveyed. Simulator software and numerical models were used to simulate the distribution of toxic material around the leak source. The results can be used in risk management and in providing an emergency response plan to counter unwanted situations in the plant. This is an abstract of a paper presented at the 7th European Congress of Chemical Engineering-7 and 19th International Congress of Chemical and Process Engineering CHISA 2010 (Prague, Czech Republic 8/28/2010-9/1/2010)
  5. Keywords:
  6. Consequence analysis ; Ethylene oxide plant ; Risk assessment
  7. Source: 19th International Congress of Chemical and Process Engineering, CHISA 2010 and 7th European Congress of Chemical Engineering, ECCE-7, 28 August 2010 through 1 September 2010, Prague ; 2010