- Docente: Ernesto Salzano
- Credits: 6
- SSD: ICHI-02/A
- Language: English
- Moduli: Ernesto Salzano (Modulo 1) (Modulo 2)
- Teaching Mode: In-person learning (entirely or partially) In-person learning (entirely or partially) (Modulo 1); In-person learning (entirely or partially) (Modulo 2)
- Campus: Ravenna
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Corso:
Second cycle degree programme (LM) in
Offshore Engineering for Energy Transition (cod. 6707)
Also valid for Second cycle degree programme (LM) in Offshore Engineering for Energy Transition (cod. 6707)
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from Sep 15, 2026 to Oct 27, 2026
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from Sep 14, 2026 to Dec 15, 2026
Learning outcomes
The aim of the course is to provide specific knowledge on the Health, Environmental and Safety issues in offshore operations, focusing in particular on those involving hazardous substances, as the offshore production of energy vectors as hydrogen and methanol, and oil and gas production.
Course contents
Module 1
Offshore design
Offshore accident: Piper Alpha, DeepWater Horizon, others
Fire & Explosion analysis
Dripping Object
Ship Collision
Module 2
Risk Metrics, Risk Acceptance and Hazard Identification
Development of accident scenarios: bow-ties and initiating events
Development of accident scenarios: consequences and barrier
Human factors
Readings/Bibliography
Speight, J.G., Handbook of Offshore Oil and Gas, Elsevier (2015)
Mannam, S., Lee’s Loss Prevention in the Process Industry, III Ed., (2011), ch. 18/19
Slides on Virtuale
Teaching methods
Lectures supported by slide presentations, tutorials, and practical exercises.
All teaching materials and lecture content are made available through the University's Virtuale e-learning platform.
Assessment methods
Achievements will be assessed by the means of a final written exam.
A failing grade will be awarded if the student shows knowledge gaps in key-concepts of the subject, inappropriate use of language, and/or logic failures in the analysis of the subject
Teaching tools
Lecture slides and integrative supporting material will be available on-line on the e-learing service (Virtuale)
Office hours
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