An Automated Mitigation Model for Chlorine Release by Proposing Modifications in the Existing Plant Facilities

Abstract

Chlorine is highly toxic and an accidental release of chlorine has the potential to kill or cause injury to people. This kind of release may occur unexpectedly and cause huge loss. Hence, proper mitigation methods should be devised to tackle them effectively. In this study, an accidental release of liquid chlorine from the storage tank is considered and a new mitigation model for the effects of release is proposed. A provision to recover the leaked chlorine is also proposed in the mitigation system. This approach can be beneficial to understand the significant elements of mitigation system and serve as a reference to various emergency response and design practitioners.