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FFI-RAPPORT 16/00707
Intentional
(Yes/No/Both)
No.
Profile of actor (if
intentional)
-
Description of cause
An accident caused by human error at a chemical plant.
At room temperatures chlorine gas is a greenish-yellow toxic gas with
corrosive properties. As an oxidiser, it is extremely reactive and immediately
reacts with both organic and inorganic materials it comes in contact with. As
chlorine is denser than air, it tends to accumulate at the bottom of poorly
ventilated spaces.
Competence and
resources (if
intentional)
-
User/value
User class
Public non-sensitive.
User type
Research establishment.
Value
Past records of research papers, reports and results. Their loss is damning to
the establishments current work, as many works of reference are lost. This
threat has to do with general location and the Piql Preservation Services
components more than specific threats to the information on the film.
Location
Location description
Geographical zone: South (South America). The continent’s topography is
marked by its flat interior and mountainous area along the Western coast. The
developmental level of the continent is medium and the political climate is for
the most part stable.
The piqlVault is situated in an urban area, with the industrial area sitting on the
outskirts of the city.
The scenario takes place in the present. The time period is 0-30/50 years, as
the user is business non-sensitive. The scenario is also a risk for the future, so
long as regulations and protective measures are unable to fully prevent such
accidents from happening or prevent the gas from spreading.
Environment
description
The climate zone is a humid subtropical climate. As it is summer, near the end
of January, the local weather conditions are hot and humid: 32° Celsius with a
relative humidity of 89 %. The level of humidity is important, as chlorine gas
is reactive with water, forming hydrochloric acid when dissolved in water.
The day is clear after heavy rainfall during the night, so the humidity is
noticeable. There are strong, yet subtle winds from the northwest. The accident