Study Guide

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of the module, the student will be able to - explain the concepts of process safety, risk and intrinsic safety - describe the main principles to minimize safety risks - apply some conventional risk evaluation methods in process design (for example hazop, chemical matrix, safety indices…) - explain most important legislation concerning chemical safety - explain the preconditions for fires and explosions - explain the main principles of environmental and occupational safety.

Implementation and methods of teaching

2 h lecture, Moodle quizs, Self-study 37 h. personal assignment 15h, Total workload 54 h.

Learning material and recommended literature

Moodle material Ulrich Hauptmann: Process and Plant Safety (some parts) (e-book).

Contents

Properties of harmful substances and principles for correct material choices. Process safety, the concepts of safety actions and and risk. Evaluation of process risks. Occupational safety. Visiting lecture (if possible) Personal assignment will increase the knowledge about evaluation of risks.

Additional information for students: previous knowledge etc.

Teachers: Maaret Paakkunainen

Link to the course brochure: https://sis-lut.funidata.fi/student/courseunit/otm-60def413-f4af-4c99-8833-e060f59ce6fd/brochure

Assessment criteria

0-5, Assignments 100 % (= Moodle quizes 80%, personal assignment 20%)

Assessment scale

1-5