Testimonials "Outstanding! Well-organized, well-prepared – one of the best instructors for this type of course I've ever had!" - Gregg T. Geiger, Sr. Engineer, Westinghouse Savannah River Company "Great course! Mike's style and knowledge base are excellent in communicating information." - Keith Lockie, Nuclear Safety Engineer, U.S. Department of Energy Course Description In This Course, You Will: Learn methods, techniques, and software used throughout the industry for quantitatively assessing the consequences of hazardous material releases (toxic and flammable/explosive materials) Gain an understanding of how consequence analysis methods are used in: Site security vulnerability analysis (SVA) Offsite consequence analysis (OCA) to comply with EPA's risk management program (RMP) rule (40 CFR 68) Safety basis documents and emergency management hazard assessments to comply with Department of Energy (DOE) regulations (10 CFR 830) and orders (Order 151.1) Quantitative risk assessments (QRAs) Facility siting studies to comply with API 752 Facility or community emergency response plans Mitigation system design Study practical consequence analysis models and the assumptions behind the models, as well as their limitations Discuss the role of consequence assessment in performing QRAs and in estimating the risk posed by process industries Review applications of the consequence assessment methods throughout the course These Important Topics Will Be Presented Current regulatory requirements Source term modeling (release rate, pool formation and evaporation, and aerosol formation methods) Atmospheric dispersion modeling (meteorological concepts and passive and dense vapor cloud dispersion methods) Fire modeling (pool fire, jet fire, boiling liquid expanding vapor explosion [BLEVE] fireball, and flash fire methods) Explosion modeling (vessel rupture, BLEVE, vapor cloud explosion, and confined explosion methods) Data and correlations for evaluating personnel injury and facility/equipment damage resulting from toxic exposure, fires, and explosions Public and commercial software available for performing consequence analyses Risk analysis methods Practical Application, Not Just Theory As we go over each element of the PSM regulations, you will study specific guidelines for developing written programs to meet the PSM regulations, integrating PSM element requirements into other corporate programs, and evaluating program compliance throughout the implementation phase. You will also gain insight into the latest regulatory developments and receive summary documentation of key clarifications by OSHA and EPA. Five Reasons for You to Attend You need a thorough understanding of consequence analysis techniques to comply with EPA's RMP rule (40 CFR 68) You can use consequence analysis techniques to evaluate accidents for documented safety analyses Consequence analysis is an integral part of your QRAs and SVAs You can assess facility/equipment siting issues and the effectiveness of mitigation systems using consequence analysis techniques You can develop plant/community emergency response plans using consequence analysis techniques Prerequisite(s) Participants should have the equivalent of a bachelor's degree in science, engineering, or mathematics (attendees should bring a scientific calculator to the course). How You Will Benefit You will gain a fundamental understanding of consequence analysis terminology, techniques, and software used in the industry You will learn the assumptions and limitations of the various techniques (when to apply them and when not to) You will understand and be equipped to use consequence analysis techniques in a variety of applications (SVAs, OCAs, QRAs, facility siting studies, emergency response plan development, etc.) You will come away from the course with these valuable materials: A copy of the comprehensive course notes An extensive bibliography of reference material for further study Complete solutions to the workshop problems A certificate of completion Accreditation: 3.5 CEUs, 3.5 COCs, 5.85 CM, ABIH approval#10-246 For more information on this course, contact Customer Service at 1-800-769-1199.     Code Start/End Dates Location 27102 Aug 16-20, 2010 ABS Consulting | Knoxville, TN Location/Hotel Information For more information on this course, contact Customer Service at 1-800-769-1199. Course Highlights Day One – All Day Introduction and regulatory overview Role of consequence assessment in risk analysis Development of consequence event trees Source term modeling Characterizing the source term for dispersion Workshop: Source term modeling *Day Two – All Day Dispersion fundamentals Review of software Workshop: Dispersion modeling *Day Three – All Day Fire fundamentals Fire modeling Workshop: Fire modeling *Day Four – All Day Explosion fundamentals Explosion modeling Workshop: Explosion modeling *Day Five – 6 Hours Effect modeling Workshop: Effect modeling Risk analysis methods Workshop: Risk analysis *Optional certification examinations that cover the previous day's material are offered at the end of each day   Course Outline Day One - 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Introduction and Regulatory Overview Role of Consequence Assessment in Risk Analysis Development of Consequence Event Trees Source Term Modeling Liquid, vapor, and two-phase release date Liquid pool formation and evaporation Characterizing the Source Term for Dispersion Workshop: Source Term Modeling *Day Two - 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Dispersion Fundamentals Meteorological concepts Release characterization for model selection Light (passive) gas dispersion modeling Heavy (dense) gas dispersion modeling Advanced dispersion modeling concepts Dispersion near structures/buildings Dispersion in complex terrain Dispersion model performance and validation Review of Software Workshop: Dispersion Modeling *Day Three - 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Fire Fundamentals Fire Modeling Pool fires Fireballs Jet fires Flash fires Workshop: Fire Modeling *Day Four - 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Explosion Fundamentals Explosion Modeling Vessel explosions Dust explosions Vapor cloud explosions Missile generation BLEVEs Workshop: Explosion Modeling *Day Five - 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Effect Modeling Thermal radiation effects Explosion effects Toxic effects Workshop: Effect Modeling Risk Analysis Methods Workshop: Risk Analysis *Optional certification examinations that cover the previous day's material are offered at the end of each day For more information on this course, contact Customer Service at 1-800-769-1199.     Michael Roberts 1-865-671-5852 mroberts@absconsulting.com You may also fax your questions to 1-865-671-5851 For more information on this course, contact Customer Service at 1-800-769-1199.

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