Unit:
Κατεύθυνση Στρατηγικές Διαχείρισης Καταστροφών και Κρίσεων στους Διοικητικούς και Αναπτυξιακούς ΤομείςLibrary of the School of Science
Author:
Chrysakis Ilias-Tzon
Supervisors info:
Γεώργιος Μουζάκης, Χημικός Μηχανικός, Διεύθυνση Περιβαλλοντικής Αδειοδότησης, ΥΠΕN
Χαράλαμπος Κράνης, Επίκ. Καθηγητής, Δυναμικής, Τεκτονικής και Εφαρμοσμένης Γεωλογίας, ΕΚΠΑ
Στυλιανός Λόζιος, Αναπλ. Καθηγητής, Δυναμικής, Τεκτονικής και Εφαρμοσμένης Γεωλογίας, ΕΚΠΑ
Εμμανουήλ Σκούρτσος, Επίκ. Καθηγητής, Δυναμικής, Τεκτονικής και Εφαρμοσμένης Γεωλογίας, ΕΚΠΑ
Original Title:
Φυσικές και Τεχνολογικές καταστροφές και οι επιπτώσεις τους στους αγωγούς φυσικού αερίου. Εκτίμηση επιπτώσεων, προτάσεις για τη βιώσιμη λειτουργία και αύξηση της εγγενούς ασφάλειας
Translated title:
Natural and Technological disasters and their effect on natural gas pipelines. Estimated consequences, suggestions for a sustainable operation and increase of inherent safety
Summary:
Natural gas is a basic and fundamental energy source nowadays and a vast network for the transportation of natural gas is also established in Greece. There are already installations in operation, some under construction and even some planned ones that are very likely to be implemented within the next decade(s) (EastMed case). This type of infrastructure is of vital importance for the energy security of Greece and furthermore, that of Europe. It will contribute to a future where energy is available in many forms and in abundance. The development of the gas network leads to the an increasement in hazard. The main objectives are as follow:
• Examining the impact of natural and technological disasters on natural gas pipelines and their vulnerability,
• estimating the consequences for the case of Greece,
• suggestions for the viable operation and increase of native safety in reference to the aforementioned gas pipelines.
This thesis intends to review gas pipeline accidents that have occurred in the past and determine the likelihood of similar events occurring on Greek territory, the consequences on various levels and to outline suggestions that can lead to mitigation in case of a catastrophic event. The conclusions intend to enhance risk assessment, empower hazard awareness, empower mitigation and prevention methods of big scale accidents, empower the role of the civil protection agency and finally to lead an increase in native safety, regarding the operation of the aforementioned networks.
This thesis was primarily based on Trans Adriatic Pipeline (TAP) and National Gas Operator (DESFA) Data, case studies, papers, reports and open data. QGIS 3.10 and ALOHA/MARPLOT software was also utilized.
Main subject category:
Science
Keywords:
Disaster Management, Natural Disasters, Natech Disasters, Natural gas, Technological Disasters
