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This chapter outlines the prevailing explosion risk management methods based on worldwide industrial standards. Wherein, a lifecycle risk management procedure for explosion accidents based on structural integrity management (SIM) is introduced. A quantitative risk assessment process including frequency analysis and consequence modelling is explained, and risk reduction methods including explosion risk reduction and structural strengthening are demonstrated.
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Ma, G., Huang, Y., Li, J. (2019). Standard-Based Lifecycle Risk Management of Explosion Events. In: Risk Analysis of Vapour Cloud Explosions for Oil and Gas Facilities. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-7948-2_13
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