Consequence Modelling Fundamentals

Knowing how far a release travels, how hot a fire burns and how far overpressure reaches is what turns a HAZOP consequence into a design decision. The course covers source terms, dispersion, fire and explosion models and — most importantly — how to choose scenarios, interpret contours on a plot plan and defend the results in front of an authority.

• Build a credible source term for liquid, gas and two-phase releases
• Select and apply dispersion models for neutral and dense gases
• Estimate pool fire, jet fire, flash fire and BLEVE effects
• Apply TNT-equivalent, multi-energy and Baker–Strehlow explosion methods
• Set harm criteria and map results to buildings and escape routes
• Document assumptions so the study can be revalidated