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- Title
The Quantitative Assessment of Damage to the Environment in Major Accidents Caused by Natural Events.
- Authors
Ricci, Federica; Bonvicini, Sarah; Moreno, Valeria Casson; Cozzani, Valerio
- Abstract
The release of hazardous materials induced by natural events affecting industrial facilities presents peculiar characteristics because of the huge potential extension of the affected areas. The reduction of both the likelihood and the magnitude of such events represents an essential step to reduce the risk associated with Natech accidents. Nevertheless, the evaluation of damage to the environment in Natech events has been poorly addressed. In the present study, past accidents analysis was carried out, using both a detailed description of specific accidents and an extended database of Natech events. Lessons learnt as well as possible common patterns and main features related to such accidents were identified and discussed. The results of the present study can be intended as a preliminary step for the development of models for the quantitative assessment of damage to the environment in major accidents caused by natural events.
- Subjects
HAZARDOUS substance release; NATECH (Company); CHEMICAL industry accidents; NATURAL disasters; CHEMICAL industry safety measures; RISK assessment
- Publication
CET Journal - Chemical Engineering Transactions, 2022, Vol 90, p253
- ISSN
1974-9791
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.3303/CET2290043