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Safety in Chemical Industry

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Course Unit Code040-3001/02
Number of ECTS Credits Allocated4 ECTS credits
Type of Course Unit *Compulsory
Level of Course Unit *Second Cycle
Year of Study *First Year
Semester when the Course Unit is deliveredWinter Semester
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-face
Language of InstructionCzech
Prerequisites and Co-Requisites There are no prerequisites or co-requisites for this course unit
Name of Lecturer(s)Personal IDName
RAS03Ing. Pavel Raška, Ph.D.
BAU020Ing. Barbora Martiníková, Ph.D.
Summary
Kinds if industrial accidents, their seriousness and phenomena. Procedure for the analysis and assessment of risks of technological processes, including methods used. Legislation concerning the system of prevention of and preparedness to major accidents. Overall assessment of hazards and related risks of chosen technologies.
Learning Outcomes of the Course Unit
Define the types of industrial accidents, their severity and effects. Discuss the implementation of hazard analysis and risk assessment related technologies.
Formulate procedures for risk analysis and assessment of technological processes, including the methods used. Summarize legislative system of prevention and preparedness for major accidents.
Course Contents
1st Industrial accidents. Types of accidents (fires, explosions, spills and release
toxic substances), their severity. The phenomena of accidents (eg BLEVE, VCE, Runaway
reaction). Analysis of known serious accidents
2nd Importance and justification of the implementation of hazard analysis and evaluation Technology-related risks. Explanation of basic concepts (risk of serious accidents, safety). Analysis of the causes of leakage, fire and the explosion in the chemical industry.
3rd To analysis and risk assessment of technological processes.Explanation perform each step of analysis and risk assessment technological processes, its use in practice.
4th Overview of methods for identification and evaluation of hazards and in the CR.
The current situation in the Republic and the world. Unsystematic methods, such as method of inspection records, what happens when ... relative evaluation (index method). Systematic methods, such as FTA, HAZOP, FMEA.
5th Estimate the likelihood of accidents and the severity of their consequences (Human, environmental and economic losses). Computational methods of combustible file under various process conditions and for various disorders and deviations, the calculation of the contamination zone. Computer programs for estimation of the consequences accidents, the principles of the ROZEX. 6th Legislative support of prevention and preparedness for major accidents in Europe. EU Council Directive 96/82 / EC, the so-called Seveso III Directive. The resulting obligations. 7th Legislative support of prevention and preparedness for major accidents in the country. Act No. 59/2006 Coll. On the prevention of major accidents, asamended and its implementing regulations. Duty Operators (Reporting requirements, safety program, safety report, emergency plans) and government.
8th Physical and chemical properties of technical safety featureschemicals (TBP). Focus on liquids and gases. Explanation of terms: flash point, ignition temperature, explosion limits, explosion characteristics Mebs, MGA, LOI. Their use in hazard identification and risk assessment and for security technologies.
9th Characteristics of technological processes and working conditions. Highlighting the implementation of the knowledge of technological processes and working conditions for hazard identification and risk assessment. Analysis of possible deviations and disorders. Human error.
10th Principles of protection against leakage of dangerous substances, fire and explosion.Active and passive fire and explosion prevention. Application of basic security measures.
11th Comprehensive assessment of hazards and associated risks of selected technology. Physical processes - heating, drying. rectification. Basic knowledge about the process. Technological options. The character of risk and prevention.
12th Comprehensive assessment of hazards and associated risks of selected technology. Physical processes - rectification. Basic knowledge about the process.Technological options. The character of risk and prevention.
13th Comprehensive assessment of hazards and associated risks of selectedtechnology. Chemical processes - hydrogenation, hydrochlorination. Basic knowledge about the process. Technological options. The character of risk and prevention.











1st Industrial accidents. Types of accidents (fires, explosions, spills and release
toxic substances), their severity. The phenomena of accidents (eg BLEVE, VCE, Runaway
reaction). Analysis of known serious accidents
2nd Importance and justification of the implementation of hazard analysis and evaluation Technology-related risks. Explanation of basic concepts (risk of serious accidents, safety). Analysis of the causes of leakage, fire and the explosion in the chemical industry.
3rd To analysis and risk assessment of technological processes.Explanation perform each step of analysis and risk assessment technological processes, its use in practice.
4th Overview of methods for identification and evaluation of hazards and in the CR.
The current situation in the Republic and the world. Unsystematic methods, such as method of inspection records, what happens when ... relative evaluation (index method). Systematic methods, such as FTA, HAZOP, FMEA.
5th Estimate the likelihood of accidents and the severity of their consequences (Human, environmental and economic losses). Computational methods of combustible file under various process conditions and for various disorders and deviations, the calculation of the contamination zone. Computer programs for estimation of the consequences accidents, the principles of the ROZEX. 6th Legislative support of prevention and preparedness for major accidents in Europe. EU Council Directive 96/82 / EC, the so-called Seveso III Directive. The resulting obligations. 7th Legislative support of prevention and preparedness for major accidents in the country. Act No. 59/2006 Coll. On the prevention of major accidents, asamended and its implementing regulations. Duty Operators (Reporting requirements, safety program, safety report, emergency plans) and government.
8th Physical and chemical properties of technical safety featureschemicals (TBP). Focus on liquids and gases. Explanation of terms: flash point, ignition temperature, explosion limits, explosion characteristics Mebs, MGA, LOI. Their use in hazard identification and risk assessment and for security technologies.
9th Characteristics of technological processes and working conditions. Highlighting the implementation of the knowledge of technological processes and working conditions for hazard identification and risk assessment. Analysis of possible deviations and disorders. Human error.
10th Principles of protection against leakage of dangerous substances, fire and explosion.Active and passive fire and explosion prevention. Application of basic security measures.
11th Comprehensive assessment of hazards and associated risks of selected technology. Physical processes - heating, drying. rectification. Basic knowledge about the process. Technological options. The character of risk and prevention.
12th Comprehensive assessment of hazards and associated risks of selected technology. Physical processes - rectification. Basic knowledge about the process.Technological options. The character of risk and prevention.
13th Comprehensive assessment of hazards and associated risks of selectedtechnology. Chemical processes - hydrogenation, hydrochlorination. Basic knowledge about the process. Technological options. The character of risk and prevention.
14th Comprehensive assessment of hazards and associated risks of selected technology. Chemical processes - polymerisation nitration. Basic knowledge of process. Technological options. The character of risk and prevention.







1st Industrial accidents. Types of accidents (fires, explosions, spills and release
toxic substances), their severity. The phenomena of accidents (eg BLEVE, VCE, Runaway
reaction). Analysis of known serious accidents
2nd Importance and justification of the implementation of hazard analysis and evaluation Technology-related risks. Explanation of basic concepts (risk of serious accidents, safety). Analysis of the causes of leakage, fire and the explosion in the chemical industry.
3rd To analysis and risk assessment of technological processes.Explanation perform each step of analysis and risk assessment technological processes, its use in practice.
4th Overview of methods for identification and evaluation of hazards and in the CR.
The current situation in the Republic and the world. Unsystematic methods, such as method of inspection records, what happens when ... relative evaluation (index method). Systematic methods, such as FTA, HAZOP, FMEA.
5th Estimate the likelihood of accidents and the severity of their consequences (Human, environmental and economic losses). Computational methods of combustible file under various process conditions and for various disorders and deviations, the calculation of the contamination zone. Computer programs for estimation of the consequences accidents, the principles of the ROZEX. 6th Legislative support of prevention and preparedness for major accidents in Europe. EU Council Directive 96/82 / EC, the so-called Seveso III Directive. The resulting obligations. 7th Legislative support of prevention and preparedness for major accidents in the country. Act No. 59/2006 Coll. On the prevention of major accidents, asamended and its implementing regulations. Duty Operators (Reporting requirements, safety program, safety report, emergency plans) and government.
8th Physical and chemical properties of technical safety featureschemicals (TBP). Focus on liquids and gases. Explanation of terms: flash point, ignition temperature, explosion limits, explosion characteristics Mebs, MGA, LOI. Their use in hazard identification and risk assessment and for security technologies.
9th Characteristics of technological processes and working conditions. Highlighting the implementation of the knowledge of technological processes and working conditions for hazard identification and risk assessment. Analysis of possible deviations and disorders. Human error.
10th Principles of protection against leakage of dangerous substances, fire and explosion.Active and passive fire and explosion prevention. Application of basic security measures.
11th Comprehensive assessment of hazards and associated risks of selected technology. Physical processes - heating, drying. rectification. Basic knowledge about the process. Technological options. The character of risk and prevention.
12th Comprehensive assessment of hazards and associated risks of selected technology. Physical processes - rectification. Basic knowledge about the process.Technological options. The character of risk and prevention.
13th Comprehensive assessment of hazards and associated risks of selectedtechnology. Chemical processes - hydrogenation, hydrochlorination. Basic knowledge about the process. Technological options. The character of risk and prevention.
14th Comprehensive assessment of hazards and associated risks of selected technology. Chemical processes - polymerisation nitration. Basic knowledge of process. Technological options. The character of risk and prevention.










1st Industrial accidents. Types of accidents (fires, explosions, spills and release
toxic substances), their severity. The phenomena of accidents (eg BLEVE, VCE, Runaway
reaction). Analysis of known serious accidents
2nd Importance and justification of the implementation of hazard analysis and evaluation Technology-related risks. Explanation of basic concepts (risk of serious accidents, safety). Analysis of the causes of leakage, fire and the explosion in the chemical industry.
3rd To analysis and risk assessment of technological processes.Explanation perform each step of analysis and risk assessment technological processes, its use in practice.
4th Overview of methods for identification and evaluation of hazards and in the CR.
The current situation in the Republic and the world. Unsystematic methods, such as method of inspection records, what happens when ... relative evaluation (index method). Systematic methods, such as FTA, HAZOP, FMEA.
5th Estimate the likelihood of accidents and the severity of their consequences (Human, environmental and economic losses). Computational methods of combustible file under various process conditions and for various disorders and deviations, the calculation of the contamination zone. Computer programs for estimation of the consequences accidents, the principles of the ROZEX. 6th Legislative support of prevention and preparedness for major accidents in Europe. EU Council Directive 96/82 / EC, the so-called Seveso III Directive. The resulting obligations. 7th Legislative support of prevention and preparedness for major accidents in the country. Act No. 59/2006 Coll. On the prevention of major accidents, asamended and its implementing regulations. Duty Operators (Reporting requirements, safety program, safety report, emergency plans) and government.
8th Physical and chemical properties of technical safety featureschemicals (TBP). Focus on liquids and gases. Explanation of terms: flash point, ignition temperature, explosion limits, explosion characteristics Mebs, MGA, LOI. Their use in hazard identification and risk assessment and for security technologies.
9th Characteristics of technological processes and working conditions. Highlighting the implementation of the knowledge of technological processes and working conditions for hazard identification and risk assessment. Analysis of possible deviations and disorders. Human error.
10th Principles of protection against leakage of dangerous substances, fire and explosion.Active and passive fire and explosion prevention. Application of basic security measures.
11th Comprehensive assessment of hazards and associated risks of selected technology. Physical processes - heating, drying. rectification. Basic knowledge about the process. Technological options. The character of risk and prevention.
12th Comprehensive assessment of hazards and associated risks of selected technology. Physical processes - rectification. Basic knowledge about the process.Technological options. The character of risk and prevention.
13th Comprehensive assessment of hazards and associated risks of selectedtechnology. Chemical processes - hydrogenation, hydrochlorination. Basic knowledge about the process. Technological options. The character of risk and prevention.
14th Comprehensive assessment of hazards and associated risks of selected technology. Chemical processes - polymerisation nitration. Basic knowledge of process. Technological options. The character of risk and prevention.







1st Industrial accidents. Types of accidents (fires, explosions, spills and release
toxic substances), their severity. The phenomena of accidents (eg BLEVE, VCE, Runaway
reaction). Analysis of known serious accidents
2nd Importance and justification of the implementation of hazard analysis and evaluation Technology-related risks. Explanation of basic concepts (risk of serious accidents, safety). Analysis of the causes of leakage, fire and the explosion in the chemical industry.
3rd To analysis and risk assessment of technological processes.Explanation perform each step of analysis and risk assessment technological processes, its use in practice.
4th Overview of methods for identification and evaluation of hazards and in the CR.
The current situation in the Republic and the world. Unsystematic methods, such as method of inspection records, what happens when ... relative evaluation (index method). Systematic methods, such as FTA, HAZOP, FMEA.
5th Estimate the likelihood of accidents and the severity of their consequences (Human, environmental and economic losses). Computational methods of combustible file under various process conditions and for various disorders and deviations, the calculation of the contamination zone. Computer programs for estimation of the consequences accidents, the principles of the ROZEX. 6th Legislative support of prevention and preparedness for major accidents in Europe. EU Council Directive 96/82 / EC, the so-called Seveso III Directive. The resulting obligations. 7th Legislative support of prevention and preparedness for major accidents in the country. Act No. 59/2006 Coll. On the prevention of major accidents, asamended and its implementing regulations. Duty Operators (Reporting requirements, safety program, safety report, emergency plans) and government.
8th Physical and chemical properties of technical safety featureschemicals (TBP). Focus on liquids and gases. Explanation of terms: flash point, ignition temperature, explosion limits, explosion characteristics Mebs, MGA, LOI. Their use in hazard identification and risk assessment and for security technologies.
9th Characteristics of technological processes and working conditions. Highlighting the implementation of the knowledge of technological processes and working conditions for hazard identification and risk assessment. Analysis of possible deviations and disorders. Human error.
10th Principles of protection against leakage of dangerous substances, fire and explosion.Active and passive fire and explosion prevention. Application of basic security measures.
11th Comprehensive assessment of hazards and associated risks of selected technology. Physical processes - heating, drying. rectification. Basic knowledge about the process. Technological options. The character of risk and prevention.
12th Comprehensive assessment of hazards and associated risks of selected technology. Physical processes - rectification. Basic knowledge about the process.Technological options. The character of risk and prevention.
13th Comprehensive assessment of hazards and associated risks of selectedtechnology. Chemical processes - hydrogenation, hydrochlorination. Basic knowledge about the process. Technological options. The character of risk and prevention.
14th Comprehensive assessment of hazards and associated risks of selected technology. Chemical processes - polymerisation nitration. Basic knowledge of process. Technological options. The character of risk and prevention.






Recommended or Required Reading
Required Reading:
TAYLOR, J. R. Risk analysis for process plant, pipelines and transport. New York: E & FN Spon, 1994. ISBN 0419190902.
BARTLOVÁ, Ivana a Karol BALOG. Analýza nebezpečí a prevence průmyslových havárií. 2. vyd. V Ostravě: Sdružení požárního a bezpečnostního inženýrství, 2007. Spektrum (Sdružení požárního a bezpečnostního inženýrství). ISBN 978-80-7385-005-0.
BARTLOVÁ, Ivana. Analýza nebezpečí a prevence průmyslových havárií. Ostrava: Sdružení požárního a bezpečnostního inženýrství, 2003. ISBN 80-86634-30-2.
BARTLOVÁ, Ivana. Prevence a připravenost na závažné havárie. 2. vydání. V Ostravě: Sdružení požárního a bezpečnostního inženýrství, 2017. Spektrum (Sdružení požárního a bezpečnostního inženýrství). ISBN 978-80-7385-184-2.

Recommended Reading:
Method´s for the Calculation of physical effects due to releases of hazardous liquids and gases. CPR 14 E Yellow Book. 1997
CPR 18E: guidelines for quantitative risk assessment. Den Haag: Sdu, 1999. ISBN 90-12-08796-1.

Manuál programu ROZEX
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Task TitleTask TypeMaximum Number of Points
(Act. for Subtasks)
Minimum Number of Points for Task Passing
Credit and ExaminationCredit and Examination100 (100)51
        CreditCredit40 15
        ExaminationExamination60 11