VAIRO , Tomaso

In this paper, a comparative study of different dispersion models considering stack emissions from a coalfired power plant. Modelling comparison study was performed utilizing Safe-Air II, a reliable Lagrangian model and ADMS 5adopting a skewed Gaussian representation. Fallouts were estimated starting from the statistical elaboration of...

The main threat from ship accidents is connected to the transport of chemical/petrochemical products and possible environmental impact from leakages. However, in case of sensitive environmental targets, a serious threat can be represented by cruise ship too, as demonstrated by Costa Concordia, a perfect example of a modern cruise ship that...

As widely known, urban port areas represent considerably complex systems, both from the environmental and safety viewpoints, especially in case of nearness with installations of temporary storage, or handling of goods (known as "distriparks"). This paper offers a perspective on the different aspects of risk in an urban port area, considering...

As amply known, hydrogen plays a very significant role in the process industry exerting a vital functionality in oil refineries, namely for secondary level refining units such hydro-treating and hydrocracking sections. This paper starts from a statistical analysis on hydrogen accidents and a thorough investigation on the sequence and causes of...

The focus of this paper is the management of critical equipment ageing within the context of lower and upper tier Seveso process plants, with a peculiar insight into the effectiveness of safety management systems in setting-up reliable procedure for critical element identification. Recent research studies in fact evidenced that in Europe nearly...

In spite of advanced technologies, inherent safety and safety management system, pipeline loss of containments and large-scale releases of hazardous substances are still common accidents leading to severe consequences for human health, environment and assets, both in Europe and in developing Countries. This paper presents a detailed analysis of...

The evaluation of the ecological consequences of spill accidents including factors such as persistence, and long-term exposure became more stringent following some notable events and still represents an up-to-date research issue. This study focuses on the possibility of proper source identification of a multi component sea spill and is...

Even if safety in the shipping industry improved significantly over the last decades, by novel design and construction techniques, driven by technological, cultural and regulation improvements, recent passenger ship accidents emphasized that significant safety challenges still remain. The modern trend towards large cruise ships can pose a...

In the present era, the spread of cyber-physical systems within the framework Industry 4.0, is leading towards a complete automation of industrial processes, which are increasingly decentralized, smart, and require fewer and fewer frontline personnel. The storage, transportation, and handling of dangerous goods in port areas pose significant...