Degree
Master of Engineering Science
Program
Civil and Environmental Engineering
Supervisor
Dr. Slobodan Simonovic
Abstract
This thesis deals with the problem of aging hydropower infrastructure systems and system components, a problem that is very common across Canada. Flaws of common risk analysis methods are noted, and the need for new risk analysis approaches is identified. System dynamics simulation method is introduced as an implementation mechanism for the System Theoretic Process Analysis (STPA). STPA and its adaptation to complex hydropower systems are explained thoroughly. Fuzzy logic is used to model operator’s decision making. The main objectives of the research include the development of an automated generic approach that implements STPA and fuzzy logic for the investigation and identification of potentially hazardous actions and hazardous system states. The developed methodology is illustrated using a case study based on the BC Hydro’s Cheakamus Dam, British Columbia, Canada.
Recommended Citation
Pavlovic, Bogdan, "Automated Control Flaw Generation Procedure: Cheakamus Dam Case Study" (2016). Electronic Thesis and Dissertation Repository. 3938.
https://ir.lib.uwo.ca/etd/3938