Dynamic Risk Analysis in the Chemical and Petroleum Industry

Chapter 7

Reactive and Proactive Approaches

Tutorials and Example

G.E. Scarponi¹, N. Paltrinieri^2,3, F. Khan⁴,  and V. Cozzani^1     1University of Bologna, Bologna, Italy     ²Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), Trondheim, Norway     ³SINTEF Technology and Society, Trondheim, Norway     ⁴Memorial University of Newfoundland, St John's, NL, Canada

Abstract

Bayesian inference-based dynamic risk assessment (BIDRA) and the risk barometer represent two different approaches that may be adopted for dynamic evaluation of accident frequency. BIDRA is a methodology for reactive risk assessment based on Bayesian inference, whereas the risk barometer is based on real-time indicator monitoring aiming to support proactive assessment of risk. This ...