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2020
BELMAZOUZI Y, DJBABRA M, HADEF H. Contribution to the ageing control of on shore oil and gas fields. Petroleum, 2020, [Internet]. 2020. Publisher's VersionAbstract

The ageing of the Algerian oil and gas (O&G) installations has led to many incidents. Such installations are over 30 years old (life cycle) and still in operation. To deal with this O&G crucial problem, the Algerian authorities have launched a rehabilitation and modernization schedule of these installations. Within the framework of this program, many audit operations are initiated to elaborate a general diagnosis of the works to be performed while optimizing production. In other words, industrial ageing risks shall be controlled.

In the process safety management (PSM) context, the aim of this paper is to study ageing problem of the Algerian industrial installations through proposed indicators. Their prioritization adjusted by (TOPSIS) Technique for Order-Preference by Similarity to Ideal Solution method which allows identification of ageing control solutions of Algerian onshore fields.

BOURARECHE M, NAIT-SAID R, Zidani F, OUAZRAOUI N. Improving barrier and operational risk analysis (BORA) using criticality importance analysis case study: oil and gas separator. World Journal of Engineering, Vol. ahead-of-print. 2020, [Internet]. 2020. Publisher's VersionAbstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to show the impact of operational and environmental conditions (risk influencing factors) on the component criticality of safety barriers, safety barrier performance and accidents frequency and therefore on risk levels.

Design/methodology/approach

The methodology focuses on the integration of criticality importance analysis in barrier and operational risk analysis method, abbreviated as BORA-CIA. First, the impact of risk influencing factors (RIFs) associated with basic events on safety barrier performance and accident frequency is studied, and then, a risk evaluation is performed. Finally, how unacceptable risks can be mitigated regarding risk criteria is analyzed.

Findings

In the proposed approach (BORA-CIA), the authors show how specific installation conditions influence risk levels and analyze the prioritization of components to improve safety barrier performance in oil and gas process.

Practical implications

The proposed methodology seems to be a powerful tool in risk decision. Ordering components of safety barriers taking into account RIFs allow maintenance strategies to be undertaken according to the real environment far from average data. Also, maintenance costs would be estimated adequately.

Originality/value

In this paper, an improved BORA method is developed by incorporating CIA. More precisely, the variability of criticality importance factors of components is used to analyze the prioritization of maintenance actions in an operational

environment.

DERRADJI R, HAMZI R. Multi-criterion analysis based on integrated process-risk optimization J. ournal of Engineering, Design and Technology , Vol. ahead-of-print 2020, [Internet]. 2020. Publisher's VersionAbstract

Purpose

This paper aims to propose a process optimization approach showing how organizations are able to achieve sustainable and efficient process optimization, based on integrated process-risk analysis using several criteria to a better decision-making.

Design/methodology/approach

Several approaches are used (functional/dysfunctional) to analyze how processes work and how to deal with risks forming multi-criteria decision-making. In addition, a risk factor is integrated into the structured analysis and design techniques (SADT) method forming a novel graphical view SADT-RISK; it identifies process’s failures using the traditional failure modes, effects and criticality analysis (FMECA) and economic consideration “failure mode and effect, criticality analysis-cost FMECA-C” making a multi-criterion matrix for better decision-making. Subsequently, some recommendations are proposed to overcome the failure.

Findings

This paper illustrates a methodology with a case study in a company, which has a leading brand in the market in Algeria. The authors are integrating a varied portfolio of approaches linking with each other to analyze, improve and optimize the processes in terms of reliability and safety to deal with risks; reduce the complexity of the systems; increase the performance; and achieve a safer process. However, the proposed method can be readily used in practice.

Originality/value

The paper provides a new approach based on integrated management using new elements as an innovative contribution, forming a novel graphical view SADT-RISK; it identifies process’s failures using the traditional FMECA and economic consideration “a new multi-criterion matrix for better decision-making and using the SWOT analysis – Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats – as a balance to decide about the process improvement”. The authors conclude that this methodology is oriented and applicable to different types of companies such as financial, health and industrial as illustrated by this case study.

RAHMOUNI S, SMAIL R. A design approach towards sustainable buildings in Algeria. ", Smart and Sustainable Built Environment, Vol. ahead-of-print. 2020, [Internet]. 2020. Publisher's VersionAbstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to achieve the national strategic agenda’s criteria that aim for accomplishing sustainable buildings by estimating the effects of energy efficiency measures in order to reduce energy consumption and CO2 emission.

Design/methodology/approach

A design approach has been developed based on simulation software and a modeled building. Therefore, a typical office building is considered for testing five efficiency measures in three climatic conditions in Algeria. This approach is conducted in two phases: first, the analysis of each measure’s effect is independently carried out in terms of cooling energy and heating energy intensities. Then, a combination of optimal measures for each climate zone is measured in terms of three sustainable indicators: final energy consumption, energy cost saving and CO2 emission.

Findings

The results reveal that a combination of optimal measures has a substantial impact on building energy saving and CO2 emission. This saving can rise to 41 and 31 percent in a hot and cold climate, respectively. Furthermore, it is concluded that obtaining higher building performance, different design alternatives should be adapted to the climate proprieties and the local construction materials must be applied.

Originality/value

This study is considered as an opportunity for achieving the national strategy, as it may contribute in improving office building performance and demonstrating a suitable tool to assist stakeholders in the decision making of most important parameters in the design stage for new or retrofit buildings.

SI-MOHAMMED A, SMAIL R, MCHEBILA. Decision making under uncertainty in the alarm systems response. International Journal of Quality & Reliability Management, ahead-of-print. 2020. [Internet]. 2020. Publisher's VersionAbstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to develop an advanced decision-making support for the appropriate responding to critical alarms in the hazardous industrial facilities.

Design/methodology/approach

A fuzzy analytical hierarchy process is suggested by considering three alternatives and four criteria using triangular fuzzy numbers to handle the associated uncertainty. A logarithmic fuzzy preference programming (LFPP)-based nonlinear priority method is employed to analyze the suggested model.

Findings

A quantitative decision-making support is not only a necessity in responding to critical alarms but also easy to implement even in a relatively short reaction time. Confirmation may not be the appropriate option to deal with a critical alarm, even with the availability of the needed resources.

Practical implications

A situation related to a flammable gas alarm in a gas plant is treated using the developed model showing its practical efficiency and practicality.

Originality/value

The proposed model provides a rational, simple and holistic fuzzy multi criteria tool with a refined number of criteria and alternatives using an LFPP method

to handle process alarms.

2019
Laidoune A. Decision-Making in a Context of Uncertainty. 12th Chaotic Modeling and Simulation International Conference [Internet]. 2019. Publisher's VersionAbstract

The decision process is considered as the key element for the smooth behavior of systems. For non-complex or linear systems, this process usually follows clear rules or requirements, so that the decision will be easy to make without any difficulty. In the case of complex (non-linear) systems, the decision-making process is repeatedly challenged problems because of the interactions of several factors at the same time and because of the hazards characterizing these factors. This situation will worsen further if the system goes out of its normal operating range to fall into uncertainty. In this paper, we will try to make our contribution, to arrive at simplifying the decision-making process, while playing on human factors (ability, anticipation, risk-taking, etc.). As this process can be improved by the development of intelligent decision support tools.

Zid C, Kasim N, Soomro AR, Laidoune A. The discrepancy in the construction industry of Malaysia: one of the most contributing industries in Malaysia's economy and the highest contributor of the fatal accidents. 5th International Conference on Mechanical Engineering Research (ICMER 2019) 30 - 31 July . 2019.Abstract

Malaysian construction industry is considered as substantial power for the economy of the country. The value of construction work is increasing year per year. Malaysia's economy experienced a commendable growth the recent years; basically, the construction industry is statistically significant with economic development and has strong linkages with other industry sectors. However, the Malaysian construction industry is facing many challenges especially the fatal accidents. These last came first on top of the construction sector compared all other industries. This article describes the importance of the construction sector for Malaysia's economy and its efficient contribution across all states of Malaysia. Furthermore, detailed statistics and analysis were carried out to describe the severity of fatal accidents occurred in construction industry of Malaysia. Besides, recommendations were listed in order to better manage the construction industry without involving in fatal accidents. By taking into account the significant influence of the construction industry on Malaysian economy, full attention should be given to the construction field by the Malaysian government and improve further the construction management in general and the construction safety in particular.

Khemri L, BOUBAKER L, Djebabra M, Smaiah M. Les risques non techniques liés aux parties prenantes: un autre défi pour l’organisation- Comparaison entre deux entreprises algériennes. Conférence Internationale sur le Monitoring des Systèmes Industriels (CIMSI), les 11-12 Décembre. 2019.
Khemri L, BOUBAKER L, SMAIAH M, DJEBABRA M. Place qu’occupent les Parties Prenantes dans les décisions de l’entreprise . Première Journée d’Etude Scientifique sur l’Environnement et le Développement Durable (JESEDD-01/19), le 12 Juin. 2019.
Benhassine W, Bensekhria N, Hassinet H-K, Nedjahi M, Chenouf N. La tuberculose extra pulmonaire chez les silicotiques : à propos de trois cas. 35èmes Journées Nationales de la Santé au Travail dans le BTP. 2019.
Benhassine W. Profil épidémiologique et aspects cliniques de la silicose des tailleurs de pierre de Tkout. 35èmes JOURNÉES NATIONALES DE SANTÉ AU TRAVAIL DANS LE BTP. 2019.
Benhassine W. La santé mentale au travail, de quoi s’agit-il au juste? Plaidoirie d’une prise en charge collective . XXème Journées Nationales de Médecine du Travail. 2019.
BOUBAKER L. Les dimensions insoupçonnées du défi de la norme 45001 . 2ème colloque international sur la prévention des risques professionnels, PREVENT PRO CONGRESS, CNAS, les 03-05 Décembre . 2019.
Fourar YO, Benhassine W, Saadi S, Djebabra M. Contribution of the Systemic Approach to OH&S Promotion. First International Conference on Materials, Environment, Mechanical and Industrial Systems ICMEMIS’19. 2019.Abstract

Faced with different representation models of a work situation whose centers of interest vary from one model to another, guides have been developed to try and analyze occupational risks in their entirety. However, the development of these guides poses a double problem: the completeness of this analysis and the order attributed to the analyzed occupational risks. This article aims to solve this problem through a systemic approach that allows to develop a hierarchical model of occupational risks invariants. Its exploitation allows to carry out an exhaustive analysis of occupational risks and consequently the elaboration of a long-term strategy of prevention.

Touaher H, Ouazraoui N, Korichi M, NAIT-SAID R, Bachi B. Spurious trip rate modelization and quantitative assessment of emergency shutdown system in the oil and gas industry. 2nd International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Information Technologies. March 4th to 6th. 2019.
Boulagouas W, Chaib R, Djebabra M. CONTRIBUTION OF THE CLUSTER STRATEGY-CULTURE -PEOPLE ALIGNMENT TO THE ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH. International Conference on Advanced Engineering in Petrochemical Industry (ICAEPI’19) [Internet]. 2019. Publisher's VersionAbstract

An increasing interest and efforts are being made at all levels by academics and practitioners to protect the workers and encourage the development of strategies and approaches to reduce the number of accidents at the workplace, improve the safety performance of the industrial companies and preserve the environmental health. In spite of the continuous efforts of the Algerian companies to improve their health and safety performance, high number of accidents and ill-health problems among the Algerian companies are still being recorded. In terms of definition, the Environmental Health refers to human’s health aspects including quality of life. These aspects are defined by the physical, biological, social and psychosocial factors of the environment. It includes also the theory and practice of assessing, correcting, controlling and preventing these factors in an environment which may potentially affect human’s health.This paper comes to explore the contribution of the alignment of the cluster cultural aspects (CA), health and Safety strategy (H&SS) and people (P) as a way to improve the environmental health, particularly the Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) that present one of the prominent and significant health problems at work.

Benkaouha B, Bellala D, Smaiah M, Djebabra M. Development of systematic modelling integrating fire safety barriers. First International Conference on Materials, Environment, Mechanical and Industrial Systems ICMEMIS’19. 2019.
CHATI M, Djebabra M, CHETTOUH S. Apport du retour d’expérience dans la sécurité des procédés : management des Presque accidents et signaux faibles. National Seminar on Process Safety and Sustainable Development (CNSPDD-2019). 2019.
Baziz A, Chaib R, Djebabra M, Bougofa M. The effects of work-related stress on job performance: a literature review. 2nd Int. Conf. on Advanced Engineering in Petrochemical Industry (ICAEPI-2019), November 26-28. 2019.
Djebabra M. La culture de la sécurité des soins : propositions méthodiques et pratiques. 2ème colloque international sur la prévention des risques professionnels, PREVENT PRO CONGRESS, CNAS, les 03-05 Décembre. 2019.

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