Overview

Disastrous Dinners is a series of informal events combining a short dinner with a presentation on past incidents, focusing on human factors and lessons learned.

The series welcomes attendees from all disciplines, with case studies chosen to spark discussion beyond the process industries.

Sixteen years ago, on August 17, 2009, an accident occurred at the Sayano-Shushenskaya hydroelectric power station, the largest in Russia. This event became one of the most significant man-made disasters in modern history. Who (or what) was to blame for the deaths of 75 people - equipment defects or staff negligence? What led to the “water hammer” and mechanical destruction of the turbine hall? The conclusions highlight the need for strict monitoring of equipment condition, improving safety culture and investing in the modernisation of aging power stations.

Please confirm your menu choice and dietary requirements using the registration form. Plus ones are welcome, but must register separately.

Speaker

Elena Kuvshinova, Teaching Fellow at Chemical Engineering Department, The University of Hull

Elena holds a PhD in economics. As Reader within the Faculty of Business at Novorsibirsk State Technical University, she has overseen numerous projects related to marketing, innovation and risk management. Her first PhD was about marketing in electric power supply system. She pursued her second PhD in chemical engineering, what has equipped her with expertise in areas such as computational fluid dynamics (CFD), microfluidics, and rheology. Her research interests include modelling for medical and chemical processes, underscoring a commitment to interdisciplinary inquiry and practical problem-solving.

The material presented at this event has not been peer-reviewed. Any opinions are the presenters' own and do not necessarily represent those of IChemE or the Hull and Humber Members Group. The information is given in good faith but without any liability on the part of IChemE.