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Decision support systems for major accident prevention in the chemical process industry: A developers’ survey |
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| Authors: | GLL Reniers BJM Ale W Dullaert B Foubert |
| Institution: | aUniversity of Antwerp, Prinsstraat 13, 2000 Antwerp, Belgium bDepartment of Safety Science, Technical University Delft, P.O. Box 5015, 2600 GA Delft, The Netherlands cInstitute of Transport and Maritime Management Antwerp (ITMMA), Keizerstraat 64, 2000 Antwerp, Belgium dMaastricht University, FdEWB/Marketing, 616, 6200 MD Maastricht, The Netherlands |
| Abstract: | Solid major accident prevention management is characterized by efficient and effective risk assessments. As a means of addressing the efficiency aspect, decision support analysis software is becoming increasingly available. This paper discusses the results of a survey of decision support tools for investigating (internal and external) major hazards in the chemical industry. The most significant features, such as the usability and the functionality of the toolkits are discussed. Toolkit characteristics are analyzed in the light of the different major risk decision process stages. Consequently, valuable supportive information for company decision makers purchasing such software is given. Furthermore, conclusions are drawn and recommendations are formulated for establishing priorities for future risk toolkits developments. |
| Keywords: | Decision support systems Major accidents Hazard software Decision toolkits Chemical process industry |
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