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Risk and Safety
Risiko und Sicherheit
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Abstract
The lectures cover all the interdisciplinary questions of risk and safety of major technical systems, not only in the "classical" technical sense, but also rather in a wider sense including possible environmental risks. Approaches for risk minimisation and system optimisation are introduced.
Objective
The lectures cover all the interdisciplinary questions of risk and safety of major technical systems, not only in the "classical" technical sense, but also rather in a wider sense including possible environmental risks. In order to reach this, the basic tools for risk analysis are introduced. The applications of the tools are illustrated as part of the lec-tures and exercises. The applicability of the various methods are discussed and compared, and their limitations are evaluated. Furthermore, approaches for risk minimisation and system optimisation are introduced. Selected studies illustrate the state-of-the-art.
Content
Definition of terms, methodology of hazard identification, system analysis and risk assessment. Safety-technical requirements, handling of special problem areas in risk analysis, as the evaluation of human actions or errors, dependent failures and the handling of uncertainties. Exemplification of environmental risks and the development of damage scenarios, risk evaluation and strategies for risk reduction. Computer-based risk analysis (stationary plants, transportation of dangerous goods) and risk representation.
Resources
Lecture Notes
Script: a script concerning "Safety and Reliability of Technical Systems" will be made available, in addition copies of certain transparencies and other materials will be handed out.
Literature
- Guidelines for Hazard Evaluation Procedures, Am. Inst. of Chemical Engineers, New York 1985. - Hauptmanns, et al.: Technische Risiken: Ermittlung und Beurteilung, Springer-Verlag, Berlin, Heidelberg, New York, 1987, ISBN 3-540-18185-7. - Schneider J. (Hrsg.): Risiko und Sicherheit technischer Systeme, Birkhäuser Verlag, Basel, 1991, ISBN 3-7643-2608-5. - Taylor, J.R.: Risk Analysis for Process Plant, Pipelines and Transport, London etc., 1994, ISBN 0-419-19090-2. - Dokumente und Leitfäden des Polyprojektes "Risiko und Sicherheit technischer Systeme", vdf Hochschulverlag an der ETH Zürich, 1994 bis 1996. - Lee, F.P., Loss Prevention in the Process Industries: Hazard Identification, Assessment and Control, Butterworths, London etc., 1997. Kursunterlagen NDK "Risiko und Sicherheit" (Details siehe LSA-Website, Unterlagen auf Anfrage) Polyprojekt "Risiko und Sicherheit technischer Systeme" (Publikationen über vdf-Verlag; Titelverzeichnis unter LSA-Website->research/finished)
General Information
- Language
- German
- Frequency
- Yearly recurring
Examination
- Type
- ungraded semester performance
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| lecture with exercise | Risiko und Sicherheit |
|
3 h weekly |