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Headings denoted with an asterisk ( * ) is retrieved from the course syllabus version Autumn 2023
Content and learning outcomes
Course contents
The course deals with risk analysis and management in relation to handling chemical as well as work situations in inudstrial processes. The following is included:
- Chemical hazards
Flammability
Stability/explosivity
Toxicity/corrosiveness
Environmental risks, persistence, bioaccumulation
- Hazards in process industry
- Hazards in handling chemicals in laboratory environment
- Legislation and standards in Sweden, EU and internationally
Intended learning outcomes
Describe chemical hazards and relevant hazardous situations (TEN1)
Explain the principles the principles behind chemical risk assessment and management (TEN)
Describe methodologies and tools for risk assessment and how these are used (TEN1)
Apply the “what-if” method to a selected hazardous environment and determine/evaluate risks (INL1, SEM1, PRO1)
Outline the differences and commonalities between environmental and human health risk assessment (TEN1)
Outline the major regulatory frameworks, especially GHS, REACH, AFS, and IEC 61511 in Sweden and Europe (TEN1)
Learning activities
The course is divided into four blocks each addressing important topics in risk analysis and management.
Block A: Legislation and standards.
Block B: Chemical hazards and hazards in process industry
Block C: Risk analysis and management theory
Block D: Risk assessment project
The course includes different activities to address the different learning outcomes as specified below.
Lectures on the topics of the four blocks are the core activity to provide with a basic understanding. The lectures will be provided both online (recording will be decided by the each lecturer) and ion campus.
Exercises will be provided on campus (but can be online if needed) in the following areas:
Risk analysis methods; What-if and Preliminary hazard analysis
Assessment of stability, explosivity, and flammability for chemical processes
Thermal safety in process design
Exercises will performed in groups (three in each group) to be formed during the first introductory lecture and not be recorded since they are not compulsory, and information will be uploaded after each lesson have taken place.
A home assignment (compulsory) will be handed out in the end of the course before the Christmas break. This activity should be concluded individually.
A compulsory project work, including a risk analysis of a chemical process or a laboratory, will be carried out in groups of 5-6 people. A compulsory report shall be handed in the end of the course.
The project will be presented in a compulsory seminar to take place before the Christmas break to be carried out on campus (but can be online if needed).
Preparations before course start
Literature
Handouts
Notes from lectures and exercises
Links to documents
Chemical Risk Analysis: A Practical Handbook, Bernad Martel (Supplementary reading)
Support for students with disabilities
Students at KTH with a permanent disability can get support during studies from Funka:
INL1 - Individual assignment, 0.5 credits, Grading scale: P, F
PRO1 - Project assignment, 2.0 credits, Grading scale: P, F
SEM1 - Seminar, 0.5 credits, Grading scale: P, F
TEN1 - Written exam, 4.5 credits, Grading scale: P, F
Based on recommendation from KTH’s coordinator for disabilities, the examiner will decide how to adapt an examination for students with documented disability.
The examiner may apply another examination format when re-examining individual students.
The section below is not retrieved from the course syllabus:
The grading of the course will be according to the grading scale (A, B, C, D. E, Fx, F) based on the students result on the written examination (TEN1). Participation in exercises handing in works performed will provide extra points (up to 3 points) credited on the written examination if passed grade (E) is achieved.
If a student miss the compulsary seminar (SEM1) an individual time for presenting the project work can be provided after the written exam (TEN1). The student is responsible to contact the examiner to decide on a time for the presentation.
A re-exam (TEN1) will be provided in the in the folloing re-exam period in period 3.
Ethical approach
All members of a group are responsible for the group's work.
In any assessment, every student shall honestly disclose any help received and sources used.
In an oral assessment, every student shall be able to present and answer questions about the entire assignment and solution.
