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A SEVESO ESTABLISHMENT
SEPTEMBER 2012
Contents
Cyprus Power Generation System Vasilikos Power Station Vasilikos Power Station as a Seveso Establishment Vasilikos Power Station: The explosion incident Restoration Project The Power Station Today Suggestions for measures
Electricity production is the responsibility of the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC), which is an independent semi-government corporation. EAC operates three power stations:
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: 330 MW
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: 462 MW
: 648 MW
Total installed capacity before the explosion was 1440 MW within Cyprus. Annual Generation: 5205GWh Peak Demand: 1148MW
Vasilikos Power station employs 152 members of staff covering operational, administrational and maintenance aspects. In view of the frequent extended dry seasons in Cyprus, EAC was granted permission for the construction of a SW-RO Desalination Plant 60000 m3/day at Vasilikos Power Station taking advantage of the co-location synergies between the Power Station and the Desalination Plant. The Plant was planned to be completed in February 2013.
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Environment of the establishment Description of the installation including a listing of hazard on substances iii. Risk analysis and Prevention methods iv. Control and limitation of the consequences of an accident
In addition
i. The EAC, provided the Civil Defense Department with all the information required for the realization of an external emergency plan, completed on November 2010. Safety Report was completed in September 2007.
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The final evaluations of the Safety Report from the responsible authority (Department of Labour Inspection) was in October 2008. Once a year there was an inspection from the Department of Labour Inspection (2009, 2010).
Every 5 years there is a revision of the Safety Report (October 2013).
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IMPACT
ON VASILIKOS POWER STATION
Vasilikos Power Station is the newest of the 3 Power Stations operated by EAC. It is located on the SE coast between Larnaca and Limassol. The Station is manned by about 152 persons and includes Administration, Operation and Maintenance Departments. Shift personnel man the Plant 24 hrs a day on a 5 cycle (3x8 hrs) shift roster. The Station has been provided with a Health and Safety Officer to support the development and implementation of Site Health and Safety policies and procedures.
JUST AFTER THE EXPLOSION INCIDENT AT THE ADJACENT EVANGELOS FLORAKIS NAVAL BASE (11TH JULY 2011)
On July 11th 2011, a series of explosions took place soon after 03:00 and a severe shock wave occurred at 5:48 am. It has been estimated that the explosion was of a magnitude equivalent to ~ 400 tones of TNT. This was due to explosives and other material(gun powder, propellants and metal parts for the manufacturing of ammunition) stored in a pile of 98 containers at the naval base. These containers were confiscated by the Government of Cyprus at Limassol Port on its way to Syria (February 2009), in compliance with a UN Security Council resolution enforcing an arms embargo against Syria.
Thirteen (13) people were killed and 65 were injured, including twelve (12) members of the Power Station Night Shift personnel The neighboring Vasilikos Power Plant (500 m) was severely damaged. A hill about 30 meters high was a barrier and prevented a complete destruction of the Plant.
The blasts resulted in an uncontrolled shutdown of the generating Units of the Station.
Fires broke out in the Administration building, Turbine hall, contractors area and the trees on the hill west of the Station due to hot molten metal pieces, landing on them. Fortunately the metal pieces did not ignite the HFO or DFO tanks. The affected area around the explosion site, was around 8km2 where about 4.200 people are living.
The fires were brought under control by the Cyprus Fire Brigade. Twelve (12) fire appliances and thirty (30) fire fighters were involved.
The environment impact of the accident was low as no major releases were experienced. Small scale spillages of substances like lubricants and fuel occurred inside buildings, but were effectively collected and stored by the stations personnel
Serious threat to personnel/visitors/contractors The main Fire System was not operative. Transfer fuel oil from damaged Tanks Falling objects (cladding) from heights. Dust in the atmosphere from insulation materials Openings all over the plant Major structures were critical for collapsing Munitions fragments scattered all over in the Plant Hazardous substances: - fuels (flammable) - H2SO4 (corrosive) -Hydrazine (toxic) -dust
Removal of all Heavy Fuel Oil in the HFO Tanks and exported to Dhekelia and Moni Power Stations Transfer of chemicals to safer locations e.g. Hydrazine EAC developed an overall Health and Safety Plan for the site in conjunction with the main contractors. A Cyprus Fire Brigade fire team was stationed at the Power Station until the 15th November, 2011 when the Station Fire System was repaired. First Aid arrangements were made.
Removal of dangerous falling objects (e.g. claddings), and cleaning of the main access road.
2. Black Start Gas Turbine (38MW) was employed since it didnt suffer severe damages. 3. Temporary Generators (total capacity 180MW) were hired and installed.
6. Electricity consumption savings by appealing to the consumers via the mass media.
7. Power interruption by rotation (consumers divided to 22 groups with interruption time 2-2.5 hours) 8. Main target: to maintain all economic activity giving priority to: -Tourist Industry -Industrial zones -Basic services
Restoration Program
CURRENT SITUATION
Current Situation
The organizational structure at the site is currently the existing operational Power Station structure, supplemented by contractors who are working on the restoration sites. Most of the main Fire System is operative. Chemical substances have been transferred to Moni and Dhekelia Power Stations. A Temporary Emergency Plan was developed and implemented.
All main contractors have a Health & Safety Plan in place and a Safety Coordinator, written risk assessments and method statements adapted at any risks of work that will be executed at the construction site.
Smoking is strictly prohibited at all areas of Vasilikos Power Station with the exception of designated areas. Induction course is given to the Contractors Safety Coordinators by the EAC Safety Officer prior to works commencing. The contractors give induction courses to their personnel. Newcomers are inducted by the contractor Safety Coordinator. A list of those inducted is issued against their signature.
Include military establisments in the Seveso regulation for: Land Use planning (SEVESO III, Reg. 13)
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