Incorporating CREAM and MCS Into Fault Tree Analysis of LNG Carrier Spill Accidents

Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) is a clean, efficient and economic energy, which is mainly transported by LNG carriers in the marine industry. Possible spilling of cryogenic LNG puts safety of crew in danger due to fire and explosion hazards. Taking into account various uncertainties, a modified fault tree model for LNG spill accident during LNG carriers’ handling operations is constructed in this study. Human factor analysis is introduced with a goal to predict human errors in LNG carriers’ handling operation. Finally, the results of the Fault Tree Analysis (FTA) and Human Reliability Analysis (HRA) are combined, so that risks can be assessed using Monte Carlo Simulation (MCS). Comparing the results of risk assessment with the traditional FTA and corresponding criterion set, an important reference for LNG carrier management is provided for administration.

• Record URL:
  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ssci.2017.03.015
• Record URL:
  http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0925753517305428
• Availability:
  • Find a library where document is available. Order URL: http://worldcat.org/issn/09257535
• Supplemental Notes:
  • Abstract reprinted with permission of Elsevier.
• Authors:
  • Zhou, Tuqiang
  • Wu, Chaozhong
  • Zhang, Junyi
  • Zhang, Di
• Publication Date: 2017-7

Language

• English

Media Info

• Media Type: Print
• Features: References;
• Pagination: pp 183-191
• Serial:
  • Safety Science
  • Volume: 96
  • Publisher: Elsevier
  • ISSN: 0925-7535
  • Serial URL: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/journal/09257535

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Chemical spills; Liquefied natural gas; Marine safety; Risk assessment; Tankers
• Subject Areas: Freight Transportation; Marine Transportation; Safety and Human Factors;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 01635960
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: May 26 2017 9:08AM