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Extraordinary events in the Aquapark in Uherské Hradiště
KUBÍČKOVÁ, Kamila
The thesis deals with the issue of possible chlorine leakage from the Aqua Park in the town of Uherské Hradiště. Chlorine is a toxic substance, widely used in industry. The amount of chlorine used in the aqua park does not comply with the values stipulated under the Major Accident Prevention Act, as it is under the limits set in the act and the object therefore cannot be classified into either group A or group B. Since the aqua park falls between unclassified sources, it is not subject to any obligations under this act, including processing documentation for cases of emergency. Despite that it is necessary to ensure the safety of persons in the aqua park area, as well as in its immediate vicinity in case of leakage of large quantities of the substance. The aim of the thesis is to determine whether the aqua park can ensure preparedness for emergencies, especially for chlorine leakage. Chlorine is a moderately toxic substance which irritates particularly the respiratory system, eyes and mucous membranes, and in high concentrations, it can cause pulmonary edema and death. The thesis defines its basic physical and chemical properties, the method of using and providing first aid in case of exposure to the substance. Furthermore, it presents basic concepts related to emergencies and leakages of hazardous substances as well as basic legislation dealing with the issue. Such legislation includes primarily the Act on Integrated Rescue System, Act on Chemical Substances and Mixtures, as well as the Fire Protection Act. The thesis further includes risk assessment and analysis carried out using the Cause-Consequence Analysis or cause-effect analysis. This method is used for a better understanding of failures which can occur in an enterprise. It tries to deal mainly with the evaluation of the probability of system failures and looks for the causes of such failures. Using the Aloha and Terex software programs, a chlorine leak was simulated into the surrounding areas during the summer and winter seasons. Both programs simulated a chlorine leak in the total amount of 975 kg, under the same meteorological conditions for both seasons. Based on the specified input information, endangered zones in which it is necessary to evacuate the people were determined.
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CHEMICALS MANAGEMENT IN THE COMPANY PRIMAGRA,a.s.
GAIGEROVÁ, Petra
Abstract The protection of the population against the consequences of major accidents in recent years has been a very important issue to deal with. As well as hazardous chemicals which we encounter in our everyday life, intentionally or unintentionally. Therefore I have chosen the theme, which deals with the effects of hazardous chemicals and the possibility of accidents caused by hazardous substances. Another motivation for the selection of the topic of this work is that I have been working as head of the laboratory in a chemical plant for several years and proper handling of chemical substances has become an everyday necessity, as well as improving prevention of our company. Most of the people associate industrial accident with the Ukrainian Chernobyl nuclear plant disaster or a chemical plant in Seveso, Italy. The releases of hazardous substances into the environment are frighteningly common in the Czech Republic as well. The main aim of this work is to determine possible impacts of the effects of individual hazardous substances on the Primagra Company, a.s. Considering this aim, the main research question has been raised: Which hazardous substances in the Primagra Company, a.s. can cause accidents? Based on this issue, further practical parts of the next target can be defined: simulation of the accident in the Primagra Company, a.s., threats to the object and possible accidents. The thesis is divided into two parts: the first theoretical part is followed by the introduction of the Primagra Company, a.s., by the sort of stored substances and modeling that is important for finding possible impacts on the accident. The introductory section summarizes the basic information concerning major accidents, legislation and examples of accidents that are associated with the release of hazardous substances in the past. Regarding the topic of the work, the thesis describes features of hazardous chemicals, labeling and packaging of the chemical substances and preparations, documentation of hazardous chemicals and important physical properties associated with the management of hazardous substances. The significance of the second part is the implementation of the simulation, also known as modelling of a chemical accident associated with hazardous chemicals. Primagra Company, a.s. became a selected plant where several hazardous substances were treated at once. For the purpose of modelling, methanol was used as a substance. TerEx was used as a simulation software tool. By using this program two emergency situations were modelled. The type of model Bleve was used, which is suitable for the hitting of the tank by fire and subsequent destruction. The bulk of the tank contents then escapes into the cloud of gas and vapor of the liquid, which is rapidly mixed with the air. Subsequent fire has risen sharply due to turbulence and mixing with air. The result is a rising ball of fire - ie. Fire Ball. It is possible to conclude from the modeled results and outputs that a dangerous cloud reaching 145 m from the site of an accident would occure. It could cause mortality of 10% within the distance of 145 m. There would be a risk of burns 1 degree within a distance of 375 m. Recommended evacuation distance by reaching 375 m. By the analysis, it was found, that in the case of an accident in the company Primagra, a.s. employees, the population in the surroundings, the environment, property of the company may be affected. The company would suffer a loss in a business field, such as loss of customer interest, direct material and production decrease. More serious impacts that would implicate in human lives would not occur, however. This work may either be used in the company Primagra Company, a.s. as a protection against accidents or as a study material.
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Simulated chemical accident associated with the release of phosgene
NOVÁK, Jan
The thesis entitled "Simulated Chemical Accident Associated with Phosgene Leak" focuses on the issue of disasters in general and specifically on chemical disasters associated with leakage of dangerous chemicals. The thesis consists of a theoretical and a practical part. The theoretical part of the thesis is divided into four subchapters. The first subchapter deals with accidents in general, and the classification thereof into natural and anthropogenic contingencies. The subject of the second chapter deals with specification of accidents that occur in the chemical industry. A special focus is given to causes of chemical accidents, among which there are anthropogenic (human factor) and technical causes as well as working conditions and organization of work. As regards classification, chemical accidents are divided into chemical accidents associated with leakage of dangerous chemicals, further accidents with leakage of radioactive substances and those involving oil leaks. With regard to the topic of the thesis, the third subchapter specifically focuses on characteristics of chemical accidents associated with leakage of dangerous chemicals. This is the key part of the theoretical basis of the thesis. The subchapter deals with causes, classification, development, characteristic effects and consequences of such accidents. Factors are also mentioned that affect the spread in the environment of dangerous chemicals leaked as the result of chemical accidents depending on a number of conditions. The fourth subchapter is linked to the preceding chapter in that it provides a brief characteristic of dangerous chemicals. A special focus is given to a comprehensive specification of phosgene. The core of the practical part of the thesis lies in the implementation of research consisting in simulation or modelling of a chemical accident associated with leakage of a selected chemical from a particular chemical plant. For the purpose of modelling phosgene was selected as the dangerous chemical. The company Synthesia, a. s. located in Pardubice, was chosen as the chemical plant in question. The practical part of the thesis aimed at modelling a chemical disaster associated with phosgene leak at Synthesia, a. s. The software tool TerEx, version 2.9.1. was used for simulation. Using this computer program a total of ten contingency scenarios were prepared involving phosgene leaks of different quantities as consequence of a chemical accident at Synthesia, a. s. Another aim of the practical part of the thesis was to assess risks following from the chemical accident. This assessment was made on the basis of the results of the TerEx program in the form of toxic exposure, recommended examination of toxic phosgene concentration within certain distance from the place of leakage, areas of necessary evacuation of the population, and last but not least time dependence of phosgene concentration and accumulated dose within distances of necessary evacuation of the population. The third and also the last aim of the practical part of the thesis was to assess impacts of this potential chemical accident on the health or lives of the population. The results of the modelled chemical accidents involving phosgene leak from Synthesia, a. s. showed that this contingency would especially impact health but not lives of the population. The phosgene concentrations showed only threshold levels (from 10 to 20 mg/m3) that would cause irritation of the eyes and the upper respiratory tract / nasopharynx. Even though the results of the research showed that no serious impacts on the health of the population should occur, the worst possible contingency scenario should always be considered in the event of such chemical accident.
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The urgent and follow-up precautions in case of leakage of chlorine - Simulated accident of vehicle carrying chlorine
KADIČ, Milan
The goal of this diploma thesis is to introduce urgent and follow-up precautions in case of leakage of chlorine - simulated accident of vehicle transporting chlorine. The major objective of this study is to analyse the risk of chlorine-transport for people with the aid of available simulation programme and to specify urgent and follow-up precautions. The next part of this study is to investigate the knowledgeability of people. The theoretical part of this study is systematical structured into a number of chapters and worked out on the basis of available legislative regulations, literature and internet sources. At first basic legislation of transport of dangerous substances is described, from the european, as well as national perspective. The next chapter deals with transport of dangerous substances, danger classes of these substances, their labeling in transport, as well as labeling of transport units. The following chapter is devoted to aspects of an accident in case of transporting of dangerous substances. This chapter demonstrates an accident with leakage of dangerous substance, its impact, escape of this substance and its spread. Further the sources and risks of transportation of dangerous substances and accident rate in this transport are described. The next chapter deals with the specific dangerous substance - chlorine. It is aimed at physico-chemical characters of chlorine, its history and its current utilisation, its effect on human health, on environment and first aid in case of contact. At the end urgent and follow-up precautions in case of an accident inkl. leakage of chlorine. The empirical part of this study is devoted to two basic research questions. Qualitative, as well as quantitative methods of research were used to answers these questions. The empirical part is devided into two major chapters. The primary purpose of this study is to simulate an accident of vehicle transporting chlorine with the aid of the programme TerEx and to determine its impact on people and surrounding. The first question was to analyse the potential dangerous for people and surroundings in case of an accident with chlorine. For this purpose the town České Budějovice was used. First the transport of liquid chlorine in small containers in the Czech Republic was analysed focusing on the southbohemian region and especially the regional city. Thereafter input data were entered. On the basis of obtained outputs were determined threats, that arise from the transport of dangerous chlorine and on the basis of simulation were characterized activities carried out by Integrated Rescue System using appropriate urgent and follow-up precautions. Part of this work was also the second research question - the level of knowledge of people located close to the simulated accident about this problem. This survey was aimed at the risk of chlorine, its transport and characteristics and impact on human health as well as protection against its adverse effects. For this purpose a group of second-year students of the local gymnasium located close to the place of simulated accident was chosen. The data were collected through a questionnaire, which contained a group of questions relating to this problem. The obtained data were evaluated using basic methods of elemental statistical analysis and graphic processing. Findings resulting from the analysis of transporting of chlorine and from the simulation using the programme TerEx show, that the danger to the population of České Budějovice in case of an accident with chlorine is significant. The issue of chlorine-transport and its risks is additionally complicated by insufficient regulation. Another negative factor of transporting of these substances is the complicated traffic situation in the country town. Based on the results of the questionary can be stated, that these students have average knowledge in this issue.
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Police activity as an IZS unit in finding ammunition with specialization in aerial bombs in inhabited areas.
ZIKMUND, Pavel
It's been almost 70 years since the end of the worst military conflict of all times, the World War II, during which millions of people died. It is a sad fact that it still causes casualties even today. The problem lies in thousands of different pieces of munitions located throughout Europe. The biggest problem is posed by unexploded aerial bombs that have in recent years took its toll on bomb disposal experts as well as other people. The problem of aerial bombs are mainly American and British origin, which bear long-term mechanical - chemical igniter. The design of these igniters does not allow their simple unscrewing from the body itself, and even the handling of these aerial bombs may cause its explosion and the threat to all persons located in its vicinity. Even in our country can be found these air bombs with this type of igniter. This thesis deals with the possibilities of such a disposal with regard to economic and technological possibilities of the Czech Police bomb disposal experts. Therefore, research was conducted with a focus on how best to dispose of aerial bombs. Bomb disposal experts were approached to give their professional opinions. A part of the research was the study of foreign literature dealing with this issue. The sad fact is that this problem is not satisfactorily resolved anywhere in Europe. Abroad, various methods were used as appropriate, such as using high pressure water cutting or blasting the use of special keys. As demonstrated by accident in 2010 when in German Göttingen three bomb disposal experts died in liquidation of aerial bombs using high-pressure cutting, this method and similar have proven to be inappropriate. The preparation of these special methods takes an excessively long time, and in many cases the bomb requires manipulation. Bomb disposal experts of the Czech Republic along with other experts are developing and improving the explosive separation method using a special explosive (ammunition). The most appropriate seems the use of long flexible bomb explosive: RAZOR made by a Czech company - VÚPCH Pardubice - Semtín. The explosive is attached to the body of the bomb either on its perimeter or in the axis of the bomb and this leads to the separation of the lighter or pull out the body of the lighter without explosion of the body of the bomb. Practical experience shows that the use of this special method can reduce time to prepare bomb disposal and the handling of the bomb is minimal or none. Unfortunately, there is always a risk that there will be accidental explosion of aerial bombs and therefore is imperative to comply with all safety measures to the maximum extent possible.
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Urgent and follow-up measures in case of chlorine leakage - a retrospective analysis of past cases
KLIMEŠOVÁ, Jitka
This thesis deals with the urgent and follow-up measures in case of chlorine leak and a retrospective analysis of past cases. Chlorine is a widely used toxic gas. It is known from history as the first practically used warfare agent. Today, it is an important chemical raw material that is used widely in industry. It is also commonly transported by road and rail. It is one of the substances whose leakages occur very often. The objective of this paper is to assess the impacts of chlorine leakage on the lives and health of people and to provide an overview of urgent and follow-up measures in case of chlorine leakage in the perspective of the integrated rescue system and the general public. In addition, to locate, describe and analyze past cases. The theoretical part contains information about chlorine, the principles of behaviour of the population in case of an accident with chlorine leakage and an overview of measures undertaken at the site of chlorine leakage. Through studying available literature and resources on the Internet, overview of major chlorine leakages in the Czech Republic as well as abroad has been created. Selected events are described in detail. The practical part simulates, using computer programme called TerEx, a chlorine leakage from a water treatment plant in Písek, South Bohemia. To compare the results, several model situations were created with varying amounts of chlorine leaked at different times of accident and atmospheric conditions. A specific example is used to assess the risks to people living near the plant and to outline the urgent and follow-up measures.
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The urgent and follow-up precautions in case release of ammonia - back analysis of past cases
CHOCOVÁ, Lenka
For this final paper, I chose a rather serious topic that is very topical in our society. Hazardous chemical substance ? ammonia ? is used very widely at present. Ammonia is used as a coolant in various plants. I have compiled a list of all plants in South Bohemia that work with ammonia, including ice rinks. I characterized the properties of ammonia, what damage it causes to the human organism and the environment. I noted a list of accidents during which there have been ammonia leakages of ammonia and I analyzed one accident using a software programme called TerEx. I chose the building of the ice rink in České Budějovice for my research. The objective was to determine the amount of ammonia and to simulate, using the TerEx software programme, an accident with a potential ammonia leakage from the ice rink. I also listed all the activities of the individual components of the Integrated Rescue System, which would help during such an accident, as well as urgent and follow-up measures that would be used. Having assessed the results I came to the conclusion that ammonia leakage from the ice rink would have serious impacts on the residents of České Budějovice. Finally I explained what the terms of evacuation and individual protection mean for the people lining around the ice rink.
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Comparison of Outputs from the Software ALOHA and TerEx in Dispersion Modelling of Selected Hazardous Substances
HENDRYCH, Adam
In the context of an increasing production of industrial toxic substances (TIC; Toxic Industrial Compound), the risk of accidental release of hazardous substances is growing in spite of the gradual implementation of safer technological processes and safety improvement measures. To mitigate the consequences of chemical accidents or to prepare preventive protective measures before the accident, it is necessary to know or at least estimate the course of accidents. In particular, it applies to the range of traumatic events and fatal accidents. One of the tools that can express the impact of accidents is modelling programs. This diploma thesis presents a comparison of outputs from two special types of software ? a foreign program the ALOHA and the TerEx developed in the Czech Republic. The purpose of the thesis was to indicate theoretical aspects related to gaseous toxic substances diffusion in the ground atmospheric layer and to describe modelling of their ill effects range. To achieve this objective, scientific literature and consultation with experts were used. The practical section of the thesis aimed at determining to what extent the results of both programs differ when initial conditions were identical. To achieve this goal, the intercomparison of outputs (e.g. hurtful concentration range) of the two programs that provided results for the same input data sets (type and quantity of hazardous substances, environmental temperature, wind speed, degree of cloud cover, weather stability class, type of ground surface) was used. After the assessment of the comparison it is possible to generalize the results stating that the software ALOHA compared to the TerEx is more conservative, which means that the ALOHA software provides longer anticipated ranges of danger. Therefore, it depends on the user (the person responsible ? crisis manager, intervention commander, mayor of the village), which approach they select or recommend ? to prepare a greater or a smaller area for a possible accident (to ensure public awareness, to implement technical measures to mitigate the impact of that accident, to assess the amount of financial resources, etc.). As a subsequent step it would be appropriate to verify the theoretical results experimentally, by field testing, which would be conducted under the same meteorological conditions under which the modelling was made by the mentioned programs. This would thus confirm the legitimacy of the special software use for the purpose of estimating the range of negative effects of chemical accidents.
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Consequences of deliberate chlorine leakage from Spolchemie plc, Usti nad Labem, and Spolana plc, Neratovice
KADLEC, Zdeněk
Most of the current population cannot imagine their contemporary lifestyle without chemical products. This requires the chemical industry, which in some areas of our country is well developed. Spolana and Spolchemie are large chemical companies, which store huge amounts of chlorine. The aim of this study was to evaluate the simulation of leakage of chlorine from Spolana and Spolchemie using TerEx software and see if the two businesses can be important sources of risk for the population in terms of leakage of chlorine. Results of this study imply much larger consequences that would be caused by potential leakage of chlorine through intentional misuse. This possibility should be of interest to not only integrated emergency services and members of crisis management teams, but also the citizens themselves. Preparing for such an event and knowledge of things in terms of prevention is very important.
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Problems of non-standard procedures exploited also within integrated rescue system
ŘEPA, Libor
The thesis bears the title of ``The question of non-standard procedures also used within the Integrated Rescue System{\crqq}. Nowadays, non-standard procedures are used in most branches, therefore they can be found within the Integrated Rescue System as well. The thesis describes the current situation of the Integrated Rescue System{\crq}s basic bodies and its documentation, which indicates the procedures of the individual bodies for dealing with crisis situations. A portrayal of terrorism as a worldwide phenomenon of recent years, including a brief account of selected types, weapons and terrorism threats follow, also pointing out the extent of possibilities in using the TerEx programme, which is designed to promptly assess the consequences of a potential or actual terrorist attack. The following part of the thesis identifies the existence of all available materials and procedures, which the Integrated Rescue System{\crq}s basic bodies are obliged to follow when dealing with selected emergencies. Subsequently, particular emergencies are described and evaluated in the TerEx programme, as are the available procedures that would be used in those cases by the Integrated Rescue System{\crq}s basic bodies. A partial objective of the thesis was to find out whether standard procedures can be used in selected crisis situations without having to use the non-standard ones. The conclusion of the thesis deals with the analysis and assessment of the following specified hypothesis: ``The Integrated Rescue System{\crq}s bodies are ready to ensure the safety and health of people during actual extraordinary situations{\crqq}. The hypothesis was confirmed. The outcome of this thesis may be used to supplement and extend the procedures specified in the type activities of the Integrated Rescue System{\crq}s bodies, which make the guide for dealing with any arisen crisis situations.
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