Hazardous Material Release Analysis
Offsite Consequence Analysis
Fire and Explosion Impact Analysis
The consequences of an accidental release of a highly hazardous
material can be estimated using a wide range of mathematical
and empirical models and computer programs. The adverse effects
of a release can be categorized as:
- Explosion shock
- Toxic gas impact
- High temperature conditions as a result of a fire
Upon a breach in the system, the hazardous material, depending
on its condition and characteristics, may undergo a very complex
process that may include vaporization, formation of a pool,
formation of a gas cloud, etc. The process of dispersion in
the environment may also entail a very complex process depending
on the density of the gas cloud, presence of obstacles, condition
of the atmosphere, etc. The health impact and the possibility
of injury as a result of exposure to toxic gas, radiant heat
from a fire, and explosion shock, are also complex phenomena
with much uncertainty. Very sophisticated tools have been developed
to model these processes and to estimate the impact on people,
structures, sensitive environmental receptors, etc.
Kazarians & Associates, Inc. has the necessary expertise,
experience, and computerized tools to conduct hazardous material
release analysis for all three adverse phenomena, namely: toxic
substances, fire, and explosion impact. The level of sophistication
incorporated into the analysis is generally matched with the
needs of our clients to ensure that the level of uncertainty
does not affect the decision about the safety level of the process
under study.
Experience Base
- Hazardous Material Release and Impast (Offsite Consequence)
Analysis
