COSAC software

The user defines the concept by a selection of relevant building blocks. Each building block is analysed by a check list of risk factors.

In 1992 Scandpower developed a Concept Safety Catalogue for safety evaluation purposes in the early phases of a field development. The work was carried out in co-operation with Norsk Hydro. The Catalogue was devised as a tool to aid in the identification and evaluation of safety advantages. It is comprehensive and intended for use during feasibility and concept studies. Moreover, it will offer support in the early project phases by helping to fulfil Authority and Operators safety requirements. The Concept Safety Catalogue was updated in 1995 and expanded at the request of Saga Petroleum. In 1996 a joint industry project was initiated, the objective being to develop a PC-tool based on the Catalogue. The result is COSAC.

COSAC is a computerised tool for efficient risk assessment in the early phases of an offshore field development, which:

COSAC