Showing papers by "Faisal Khan published in 2000"
TL;DR: A new algorithm based on analytical simulation (named as AS-II) is developed, which makes the application of FTA simpler, quicker, and cheaper; thus opening up the possibility of its wider use in risk assessment in chemical process industries.
101 citations
TL;DR: By facilitating automation of HAZOP, EXPERTOP is expected to contribute significantly to the initiatives of the chemical process and other industries in conducting risk assessment and contribute to an improvement in the production efficiency and, more significantly, risk minimisation of the industries.
Abstract: An expert system has been developed for automating HAZOP (HAZard and Operability) studies. The system, EXPERTOP (EXPERT system for conducting HAZOP) is capable of performing HAZOP studies at significantly lesser costs and with better accuracy than conventional HAZOP studies. By facilitating automation of HAZOP, EXPERTOP is expected to contribute significantly to the initiatives of the chemical process and other industries in conducting risk assessment. This, in turn, would contribute to an improvement in the production efficiency and, more significantly, risk minimisation of the industries. The latter aspect has assumed ever-increasing significance because frequency of industrial accidents has been increasing over the years as has the extent of damage caused by such accidents.
39 citations
TL;DR: In this article, the importance of greenbelts in attenuating gaseous pollutants and the meteorological, physico-chemical, biological, and horticultural dimensions associated with effective greenbelt design are discussed.
Abstract: The article draws attention towards the importance ofgreenbelts in attenuating gaseous pollutants andpresents the meteorological, physico-chemical,biological, and horticultural dimensions associatedwith effective greenbelt design.We have presented the gist of a system ofmethodologies, developed by us, for greenbelt design. A case study demonstrating the applicability of thesystem has been presented.
34 citations
TL;DR: An analytical model for heavy gas dispersion based on the modifications in plume path theory has been developed and good agreement is observed qualitatively as well as quantitatively with the recently generated experimental data.
19 citations
TL;DR: The use of a new computer-automated tool TORAP (TOol for Rapid risk Assessment in Petroleum refinery and Petrochemical industries) is demonstrated through a rapid and quantitative risk assessment of a typical petroleum refinery.
16 citations
TL;DR: In this article, the authors present the application of these models in designing greenbelts and forecasting their role in cushioning the impact of accidental release of toxic gases, showing that with properly located and designed green-belts as much as 33% of the accidental releases of SO2, 43% of H2S, and 51% of NH3 under stable atmospheric conditions (in which the dispersion is very slow and the release thus has maximum toxic impact) can be absorbed.
Abstract: The three aspects of accidents in chemical process industries which cause most serious damage—explosions, fires, and toxic releases—can all be controlled to some extent if greenbelts are present around the affected industry. We have recently developed and validated a system of methodologies for greenbelt design. In this paper we present the application of these models in designing greenbelts and forecasting their role in cushioning the impact of accidental release of toxic gases. With properly located and designed greenbelts as much as 33% of the accidental release of SO2, 43% of H2S, and 51% of NH3 under stable atmospheric conditions (in which the dispersion is very slow and the release thus has maximum toxic impact) can be absorbed.
15 citations
Book•
01 Jan 2000
TL;DR: Greenbelts for pollution abatement: concepts, design, applications, Greenbelts as discussed by the authors, concepts, Design, Applications, greenbelts, design concepts, applications.
Abstract: Greenbelts for pollution abatement: concepts, Design, Applications , Greenbelts for pollution abatement: concepts, Design, Applications , مرکز فناوری اطلاعات و اطلاع رسانی کشاورزی
11 citations
Journal Article•
TL;DR: In this paper, the importance, modeling methods, and tools to study the domino effect are discussed and an example that depicts application of the proposed methodology and software is presented, as well as an example of application.
Abstract: This article details the importance, modeling methods, and tools to study the domino effect. It also presents an example that depicts application of the proposed methodology and software.
7 citations
Book•
27 Jan 2000
TL;DR: The Hot Topics as mentioned in this paper is a collection of eight lucid chapters written in an easy-to-read style with case histories and illustrations, covering hot topics such as acid rain, global warming, greenhouse effect, ozone holes, CFCs, radioactive wastes, water disinfectants, Bhopal gas tragedy, carbon monoxide emissions, methane levels, flash fires, mercury poisonings, etc.
Abstract: Acid rain, global warming, the greenhouse effect, ozone holes, CFCs, radioactive wastes, water disinfectants, the Bhopal gas tragedy, carbon monoxide emissions, methane levels, flash fires, mercury poisonings - "Hot Topics" demystifies and explains these terms and many others that are an increasing part of our everyday lives. All these topics and more are covered in eight lucid chapters written in an easy-to-read style with case histories and illustrations.
7 citations