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EXAMINATION SCOPE

Subject matters covered in textbook (3rded).

Chapter 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12

Materials given in lectures

Materials covered in tutorial problems Materials covered in take-home quizzes

Materials covered in HAZOP project

Expectations given in the learning outcomes

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CN3135 LEARNING OUTCOMES

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IH & Toxicology LEARNING OUTCOMES

From the lecture, you should be able to:

1. Be aware of toxicity and its effects on the human body

2. Quantify the consequences of toxic exposure using the

Threshold Limit Values and the Probit Model

3. Evaluate the concentration of toxic vapors in enclosed

areas using the Box Model

Attempt Problems 2-2, 2-22, 3-15, 3-27, 3-28 from thetextbook

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CONSEQUENCY MODELING: Learning Outcomes

From the lecture, you should be able to:1. Explain the term consequence modeling with

respect to source terms, dispersion modeling &effect modeling

2. Calculate the source term for different physicaldischarge scenarios

3. Understand the assumptions inherent in thesource term calculations

Attempt Problems 4-3, 4-21 in the textbook and 4-N* in the Additional Problem Sheet

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DISPERSION MODELING: Learning Outcomes

From the lecture, you should be able to:

1. Understand the concepts of dispersion modeling based

on prevailing wind conditions and atmospheric stability

2. Apply the Pasquill-Gifford Model to calculate dispersionof ideal puffs and plumes

3. Know the assumptions and limitations of the P-G model

Attempt problem 5-6 in the textbook and 5-D*, 5-E* in theAdditional Problem Sheet

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Impact: Learning Outcomes

From the lecture, you should be able to:

1. Understand the fundamentals of fire and explosion

hazards in the process industry

2. Be aware of the different categories of fire and

explosion incident scenarios3. Quantify blast effects and consequences using TNT-

equivalent approach

4. Be familiar with design approaches to prevent fires and

explosionsAttempt Problems 6-7, 6-9 in the textbook, 6-P* & 7-T* in the

Additional Problem Sheet

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Pressure Reliefs Learning Outcomes

From the lecture, you should be able to:

1. Understand the different types of relief devices

2. Select the relief devices for the application

3. Select the location to site the relief device

4. Calculate the maximum capacity for the relief

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HAZOP Learning Outcomes

From the lecture, you should be able to:

1. Understand the method of HAZOP

2. Carry out HAZOP study based on the P&ID

3. Identify the causes and consequences of a processdeviation

4. Identify and recommend safeguards for preventing theprocess deviations

5. Identify and recommend safeguards for mitigating theconsequences of process deviations

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Reliability Learning Outcomes

1. Understand the concepts of failure frequencyand failure probabil ity of process componentsand systems

2. Analyse the reliability of process systems

containing simple protective devices3. Know the difference between revealed and

unrevealed failures, and how to improve thereliability of systems involving them

Attempt: Reliability Engineering Problems 1, 2, 3

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Fault Trees Learning Outcomes

From the lecture, you should:

1. Understand the concepts of fault tree analysis and itsapplication in reliabili ty engineering

2. Understand how a typical fault tree is

a) Constructed from its Top Event with demand and protection logic

b) Extracted from the HAZOP records

3. Use method of Boolean Algebra to resolve the logicalinconsistencies (e.g. the false contribution from commoncause failures) and cut/path sets in the fault tree

4. Calculate the Top Event frequency (or probability)

Attempt: Reliability Engineering Problems 4 & 5.

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Human Factors Learning Outcomes

From the lecture, you should be able to:

1. Understand the basic concepts of human factors

2. Calculate human unreliability

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Accident Investigation Learning Outcomes

From the lecture you should be able to:

1. Understand the method of accident investigation

2. Find the causes of the accident3. Recommend improvements in accordance to the

hierarchy of control principles for:

a) Short-term risk management

b) Long-term risk management

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Sustainability Learning Outcomes

From the lecture you should be able to:

1. Understand the basic concepts of sustainability

2. Understand the effects of pollution on theecosystem

3. Quantify the ecological risk of pollution

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