Courses: PTEK250 Explosion Hazards in the Process Industries - Autumn 2021
Credits
10.0Level of Study
Master
Language of Instruction
Norwegian
Teaching semester
Haust
Objectives and Content
Objectives
The course provides an overview of explosion hazards in the process indust
Content:
The course introduces basic concepts, terminoogy and phenomena related to industrial explosions, such as physical and chemical explosions, as well as principles for active and passive revention and mitigation of accidental explosions. The lectures emphasis learnt from accidental explosions.
Learning Outcomes
On completion of the course the student should have the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:
Knowledge
The student is able to:
- discuss criteria for classifting explosion phenomena based on the physical and chemical processes involved
- describe ignition and combustion phenomena in gases, mists, duct clouds, pyrotechnics, propellants and condensed explosives
- explain methods for active and passive prevention and mitigation of explosions
- explain the principles for classification of hazardous areas
- explain the principles for design of electrical apparatuses for use in hazardous areas
- describe the chain of events and lessons learnt from selected accidents
- illustrate the steps involved in risk analysis and risk assessment for a system
Skills
The student is able to:
- discuss relevant means of explosion protection for a given industrial facility or energy system, and give examples of past accidents in similar facilities
- perform basic laboratory experiments of gas and dust explosions
- give a clear oral presentation of solution to relevant problems
General competence
The student is able to
- identify relevant explosions hazards for a given system
- propose suitable risk-reducing measures for a given system
- combine various principles for explosion protection for a given system
Required Previous Knowledge
PTEk202
Recommended Previous Knowledge
PHYS111, PHYS112, KJEM110, KJEM210/PHYS113, PTEK252 (can be taken in parallel)
Credit Reduction due to Course Overlap
Access to the Course
Access to the course requires admission to the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences
Teaching and learning methods
The teaching entails lectures, colloquia and laboratory exercises.
Lectures: two hours per week
Colloquia: two hours per week
Laboratory ecercises: four mandatory exercises
Teaching Methods and Extent of Organized Teaching
The teaching method is by lectures and laboratory exercises, field work]
Activity/ 4 hours per week
Activity/ 13 weeks
Compulsory Assignments and Attendance
Mandatory attendance at laboratory exercises (4 out of 4).Approved laboratory reports (four out of four). Compulsory assignments are valid in 2 subsequent semesters.
Forms of Assessment
The forms of assessment are:
- Oral exam, 100% of total grade.
Examination Support Material
Grading Scale
The grading scale used is A to F. Grade A is the highest passing grade in the grading scale, grade F is a fail.
Assessment Semester
Examinaton only in the autumn semester
Reading List
The reading list will be available within June 1st for athe autumn semester and January 1st for the spring semester.
Course Evaluation
The course will be evaluated by the students in accorance with the quality control system at UiB and the department.
Programme Committee
The Programme Committee is responsible for the content, structure and quality of the programme and courses.
Course Coordinator
Contact information for the course coordinator is available at "Mitt UiB", alternatively contact the student advisor.
Course Administrator
The Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences and Department of Physics and Technology are administratively responsible for the course.
Contact Information
Contact information student adviser: studieveileder.ppt@ift.uib.no
Tlf: 55 58 28 64