PHAST Applications

the right tool for safety professional

Leading consequence analysis tool

PHAST is the world's leading consequence analysis tool, used by governments and industry in over sixty countries across the globe.

PHAST is a comprehensive hazard analysis software tool which is applicable to all stages of design and operation across a wide range of process industries. Industries currently using PHAST include: Oil and gas industries Petrochemical companies Chemical manufacturers Government and regulatory authorities Consultancy and design services Insurance companies Universities PHAST is one of a range of products developed by DNV Software, recognized leaders in the eld of major industrial accident hazard assessment. As a result it has been adopted by many international companies and governments as a decision support tool in industrial risk and public safety matters. PHAST is used to identify situations which have the potential for causing unacceptable consequences to population and the environment. Such scenarios may be minimized by review of the design, process, plant layout or operational procedures. Those scenarios which remain can then be further scrutinized in a quantitative risk assessment (QRA).

Using PHAST as a Design Tool

Key safety issues can be addressed in the conceptual stages which would otherwise give rise to costly alterations at nal design. PHAST opens up the opportunity for an engineer to analyze a design for hazards at an early stage to gain some benets, which include but are not limited to: Reduction of costs related to post-design modications Increase in identication of hazards Reduction of costs related to operational QRAs Optimization of plant and process design With PHAST various scenarios continuous, as well as time varying and instantaneous can be modelled while in this stage in order to rene the design. Some of the available scenarios include leaks, line ruptures, tank roof collapse and long pipeline releases in pressurized and un-pressurized vessels/pipes. Some of the applications that have been modeled within various industries are: Flare sizing Environmental impact analysis Equipment sizing

Using independently validated models

PHAST is centred on DNV Software's proprietary Unied Dispersion Model (UDM) which has been independently validated and veried. The UDM is the only software in the world to completely model all stages of a dispersing plume.

Using PHAST as a Plant Siting Tool

The location and layout of the plant inuences profitability and growth as any other aspect of the project. Therefore, this must be carefully examined. Various benets can be achieved at this stage by using PHAST, including: Reduction in construction and manufacturing costs Improvement of engineers understanding of potential hazards Increase in population safety Flexibility for growth By using PHASTs Unied Dispersion Model (UDM) distances to hazardous concentrations of interest can be obtained as well as the cloud behaviour as it transitions through the various stages turbulent jets, buoyant gases, dense plumes and passive clouds. Additionally, the UDM considers droplet formation and pool re-evaporation. Multi-phase and multi-component modelling as well as indoor releases and toxic and ammable (res, BLEVES, ash res, vapor cloud explosions) effects can also be modelled within PHAST. Within the siting and layout stage PHAST has been used for many important decisions, including: Building placement Construction material Roads and railroad placement Space requirement Tank farm locations

Using PHAST as an Operational Tool

Once a process is in place, it is vital that the proper safety precautions are taken and that risk management remains a priority. Some of the benets PHAST brings during this stage include: Quicker response to hazardous incidents Increased understanding of the impact of process and equipment changes Reduction of costs related to losses and insurance The variety of release scenarios available as well as the application of the UDM allow for numerous combinations of scenarios. PHAST also facilitates the direct modelling of ammable scenarios if the data is available. Some of these direct models include jet res, pool res, ash res, explosions and BLEVEs. Once the scenarios are modelled, it is possible to consider possible mitigation measures. Some applications of PHAST as an operational tool include: Emergency planning and response Process/equipment/material changes Forensic investigations Risk mitigation plans

Offering a complete solution

PHAST is available in three congurations, depending on your needs. It is also links to SAFETI for full risk analyses.

PHAST as a Compliance Tool

In addition to complying with legislative mandates and reporting to the corresponding agencies, general practice calls for companies to self-regulate. This means they must conduct operations in a way that protects the health, safety and welfare of their employees and third party personnel, including visitors and the surrounding population. The benets associated with using PHAST for compliance and self-regulation drive PHASTs wide use and recognition within the industry. PHAST has been used to comply with many regulations world-wide, including Seveso II, RMP, and COMAH. DNV Software has acknowledged PHASTs usage in this context and has facilitated it by including features within the program as necessary: 10 minute continuous release Emergency Response Planning Guideline (ERPG) averaging times Blast model Average time exibility

include the facility to overlay graphical output such as cloud footprints on maps, ability to connect to a GPS server to obtain maps and the inclusion of weather dependent parameters. Data that is common for a particular scenario set can be stored so it does not have to be entered for every scenario i.e. weather data for a particular plant, materials used in a plant. Only data specic to an individual case needs to be provided for each scenario, reducing data entry requirements and analysis time.

PHAST Materials Database

PHAST uses the industry standard DIPPR database to calculate chemical physical properties. Additionally, the program is capable of creating mixtures and modeling them through all stages of discharge, dispersion and subsequent toxic or ammable effects. The DIPPR chemical database can also be used to obtain physical properties (vapor pressures, densities, etc.) for pure chemicals or multi-component mixtures.

PHAST Interface and Data Handling

The software is delivered with an on-line help system that includes theory of the models as well as a getting started guide and general help. The windows look and feel of the software and its user-friendly design help decrease the learning curve. Some of PHASTs features

For your engineering software needs

PHAST performs complex calculations within a user friendly software package with a modern Windows look and feel.

Industry Leader
PHAST is one of a range of products developed by DNV, a recognized world leader in the eld of major industrial accident hazard assessment. As a result it has been adopted by many international companies and governments as a decision support tool in industrial and public safety matters. With this backup, PHAST subscribers can trust in DNVs full commitment to the continued development of the product, where response will be made to operational experience and changing user requirements through regular product review and upgrades.

Validation and Verication

PHAST has been extensively validated and veried. The theory and performance of the DNV Unied Dispersion Model (UDM) has also been independently reviewed as part of the EC funded project, SMEDIS, and it has excelled in both theory and performance. PHASTs validation and verication documentation are provided with the software.

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