Viewing consequence results

RISKCURVES is an integrated Quantitative Risk Assessment (QRA) software tool that leverages the powerful consequence models from EFFECTS. This integration allows RISKCURVES to provide comprehensive risk analysis by combining frequency and consequence assessments within a single platform. The integration of EFFECTS models within RISKCURVES ensures consistency and accuracy in evaluating the potential impacts of hazardous events, making it a robust tool for risk assessment.

This integration is the reason why EFFECTS consequence results can be viewed in RISKCURVES, even though it is technically considered a risk modelling tool.

Every scenario created under stationary or transportation equipment in RISKCURVES consists of two nodes:

• Scenario: For frequency definition.

• Model: For consequence model’s input parameters.

RISKCURVES and EFFECTS implement the same consequence model, meaning that the same consequence results are available for each model in RISKCURVES.

View consequence results

Not all consequence results are visible by default. As RISCKURVES generates additional results compared to EFFECTS, they must be organized into multiple layers for clarity. To display consequence results:

• Open the model node: Navigate to the model node within the scenario tree.

• Selecting weather class

  • Due to the complexity of the results, graphs and contours can only be displayed for one weather class at a time.

  • At the top of the model input panel, locate the "Weathet class” field.

  • Select one weather class from the dropdown menu. This action will open an additional panel in the result section on the right.

• Accessing consequence results:

  • Once a weather class is selects, you can find the consequence result per each weather class in the results panel on the right (i.e., Map, Graphs, Reports, and Log tabs).

  • These results can be adjusted and exported as needed.

Working with graphs and map contours

For detailed instructions on working with graphs and map contours, refer to their dedicated articles which include steps for adjusting visualizations, interpreting data, and exporting results for further analysis.

Conclusion

Viewing EFFECTS consequence results in RISKCURVES provides essential insights into the potential impacts of hazardous events. By selecting specific weather classes and utilizing detailed graphs and contours, users can conduct comprehensive risk assessments, support emergency planning, and ensure regulatory compliance. The ability to view, adjust, and export these results enhances the overall risk analysis process, making it a crucial feature of RISKCURVES. Note that RISKCURVES also allows the import of footprint data from other consequence modelling tools.