El CERTEC duu a terme recerca sobre el risc associat a activitats industrials i al transport de mercaderies perilloses i sobre el risc ambiental que suposa l'activitat humana. Les principals línies en les que es treballa són:
--Fiabilitat de processos: predicció de la probabilitat/freqüència dels accidents
--Modelització matemàtica dels accidents greus (incendis, explosions, fuites tòxiques). Avaluació dels seus efectes i de les seves conseqüències sobre persones, equipament i entorn.
--Modelització d'incendis forestals: comportament i característiques del foc, efecte dels productes retardants, simulacions CFD.
--Optimització d'instal·lacions: reducció del risc.
--Avaluació del risc ambiental: impacte ambiental en ports, risc ambiental de les substàncies químiques.

A més dels estudis teòrics, el CERTEC duu a terme experimentació a escala real (incendis de vessaments d'hidrocarburs, dolls de foc, núvols de gas, incendis forestals)i reduïda (taula de combustió per incendis forestals).

The objective of the Centre for Technological Risk Studies (CERTEC) is to carry out research in the fields of technological risk and environmental impact (mathematical modelling of major accidents, fires, explosions, toxic releases, transportation of hazardous materials, environmental impact, etc.)
The main research lines are the study of hydrocarbon pool-fires; the mathematical modelling of major accidents; risk analysis in the transportation of hazardous materials; the assessment of the environmental state of sea ports; and the study of wildfires.

The objective of the Centre for Technological Risk Studies (CERTEC) is to carry out research in the fields of technological risk and environmental impact (mathematical modelling of major accidents, fires, explosions, toxic releases, transportation of hazardous materials, environmental impact, etc.)
The main research lines are the study of hydrocarbon pool-fires; the mathematical modelling of major accidents; risk analysis in the transportation of hazardous materials; the assessment of the environmental state of sea ports; and the study of wildfires.

Recent Submissions

  • Estimation of 3D shape and volume of fire plumes from multiple views 

    Blanco Arnaus, Júlia Ariadna; Pardàs Feliu, Montse; Casas Pla, Josep Ramon; Paugam, Ronan Gabriel Michel; Agueda Costafreda, Alba; Wagner, Joel; Parsons, Russell; Planas Cuchi, Eulàlia (Institute of Physics (IOP), 2024)
    Article
    Open Access
    This study evaluates deep-learning and Shape from Silhouette (SfS) methods for 3D reconstruction of smoke plumes. It demonstrates the deep-learning method’s superiority in cases with limited camera views and calibration ...
  • Deliverable D1.2 - FIREPRIME - Annual Work Programme I 

    Pastor Ferrer, Elsa; Canaleta, Guillem; Rodríguez, Israel; Papathoma-Köhle, Maria; Sjöström, Johan (2024-02-29)
    Research report
    Open Access
    This deliverable describes the tasks, activities and outcome regarding the project development in the first year (01/02/2024-31/01/2025), according to what is programmed in the Technical Annex of the Grant Agreement.
  • Deliverable D1.1 - FIREPRIME - Operations Manual 

    Pastor Ferrer, Elsa; Canaleta, Guillem; Rodríguez, Israel; Papathoma-köhle, Maria; Sjöström, Johan (2024-02-28)
    Research report
    Open Access
    In this document, we lay the foundations of our Project Management Approach and Implementation System. The manual provides practical guidelines and establishes procedures for the engagement, implementation and monitoring ...
  • Deliverable D6.3 WUITIPS - Demonstration Event I 

    Pastor Ferrer, Elsa; Vacca, Pascale; Planas Cuchi, Eulàlia; Codina, Martí; Ronchi, Enrico (2024-12-13)
    Research report
    Open Access
    This deliverable summarizes the content of Demonstration Event I, held in Girona, Spain, where the tools and methods developed under the WUITIPS project were showcased at the Costa Brava pilot site. The document is organized ...
  • Deliverable D4.1 Protection of buildings and touristic assets against wildfires: good practices and methodology for performance assessment 

    Vacca, Pascale; Dossi, Simona; Guillaume, Bruno; Auguin, Gildas (2024-03-31)
    Research report
    Open Access
    This deliverable presents the findings of the analysis conducted in WP4 tasks 4.1-4.4 focusing on the protection of buildings and touristic assets against wildfires.
  • Deliverable D2.2 FIREPRIME implementation strategy 

    Pastor Ferrer, Elsa; Dossi, Simona; Vacca, Pascale; Canaleta, Guillem; Ballart, Helena; Cifre, Maria; Rodríguez, Israel; Molina, Alexandre; Sjöström, Johan; Vermina Plathner, Frida; Papathoma-Köhle, Maria; Fuchs, Sven (2024-07-05)
    Research report
    Open Access
    In this document, the strategy of FIREPRIME implementation is detailed, focusing on three main aspects: the summary of findings regarding the socioeconomic profile of local communities, the basic content of the program for ...
  • WUITIPS Sustainability Strategy Report 

    Planas Cuchi, Eulàlia; Pipió, Maria; Nunell, Jaume; Meresse, Philippe; Agueda Costafreda, Alba; Pastor Ferrer, Elsa (2025-02-07)
    Research report
    Open Access
    The aim is to demonstrate WUITIPS' potential to improve wildfire risk management across diverse regions and sectors. This document provides an overview of the sustainability strategies developed by the WUITIPS consortium ...
  • Numerical simulations of short-range wildfire firebrand exposure to industrial cylindrical storage tank 

    Dossi, Simona; Pastor Ferrer, Elsa; Planas Cuchi, Eulàlia (2024)
    Conference lecture
    Open Access
    Increasing wildfire frequency and intensity indicate the need for improved wildfire Quantitative Risk Assessment (QRA) methodologies for industrial components. Firebrand exposure, the leading cause of infrastructure wildfire ...
  • Analysis of the effectiveness of WUI shaded fuel breaks 

    Vacca, Pascale; Dossi, Simona; Planas Cuchi, Eulàlia; Pastor Ferrer, Elsa (2024)
    Conference report
    Open Access
    The effectiveness of WUI fuel management practices aimed at protecting communities, infrastructures, and homes is analysed, specifically considering prescriptions for shaded fuel breaks of the regions of Catalonia (Spain) ...
  • Comparison of machine learning models for prediction of safety distances in toxic dispersion scenarios 

    Papadaki, Artemis; Belda Ley, Mercedes; Bramato, Stefania; Agueda Costafreda, Alba; Planas Cuchi, Eulàlia (Associazione Italiana di Ingegneria Chimica (AIDIC), 2024-01-01)
    Article
    Open Access
    In the recent years, Machine Learning (ML) has demonstrated a significant potential in handling big amounts of diverse data and generating rapid and accurate predictions. These capabilities, applied in risk analysis studies, ...
  • D2.1. WUITIPS - WUI fire management in touristic areas: gap and needs analysis for a harmonized framework 

    Pastor Ferrer, Elsa; Planas Cuchi, Eulàlia; Agueda Costafreda, Alba; Vacca, Pascale (2023-06-30)
    Research report
    Restricted access - confidentiality agreement
  • D1.4. WUITIPS - Annual Work Programme 2 

    Pastor Ferrer, Elsa (2024-01-31)
    Research report
    Restricted access - confidentiality agreement

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