78486 - Offshore Hse Management

Academic Year 2019/2020

Learning outcomes

The aim of the course is to provide specific knowledge on the Health, Environmental and Safety issues in off-shore operations, also focusing on those related to the production of Oil&Gas resources.

Course contents

  1. Introduction to Offshore Engineering
  2. Offshore accidents: blowout, fire, explosion, ship collision, worker safety
  3. Offshore accidents: Case histories
  4. Fire&ExplosionRiskAssessment: Introduction to combustion safety
  5. Fire&ExplosionRiskAssessment: Modeling of fire and explosion on offshores
  6. Ship and drifting object collision
  7. Dropping object
  8. Development of accident scenarios
  9. Barriers and barrier analysis
  10. Human reliability analysis
  11. Dynamic risk analysis

Readings/Bibliography

Rausand, M., "Risk Assessment: Theory, Methods, and Applications“, Wiley (2013).

Mannam, S., "Lee’s Loss Prevention in the Process Industry", III Ed., ch. 18/19, (2011).

Speight, J.G., "Handbook of Offshore Oil and Gas", Elsevier (2015).

Paltrinieri, N.; Khan, F.: “Dynamic Risk Analysis in the Chemical and Petroleum Industry”, Elsevier (2016).

Teaching methods

In-class lessons

Tutorials

Assessment methods

Achievements will be assessed by the means of a written test .

The written test will consist of questions (both multiple choice and open questions).

The exam is set to evaluate the students' knowledge-level, analysing and synthesizing abilities, and technical communication skills.

Higher grades will be awarded to students who demonstrate an organic understanding of the subject, a high ability for critical application, a clear and concise presentation of their ideas and an appropriate use of technical language.

Teaching tools

Lecture slides and integrative supporting material will be available on-line (https://iol.unibo.it/)

UniBo credentials are required for access.

Password for registration will be communicated on the first day of the course

Office hours

See the website of Valerio Cozzani

See the website of Ernesto Salzano

See the website of Nicola Paltrinieri

SDGs

Affordable and clean energy Industry, innovation and infrastructure Sustainable cities Responsible consumption and production

This teaching activity contributes to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals of the UN 2030 Agenda.