The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Office of Response and Restoration and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Office of Emergency Management has published this EXCELLENT guidebook which contains three (3) step-by-step fictional ALOHA example scenarios. You can complete the first two scenarios using only ALOHA. To complete the third scenario, you’ll also need the latest MARPLOT mapping application. If you have questions about ALOHA, you can email the ALOHA Specialist at [email protected]. Here are the three (3) scenarios in the guide:
Example 1: A Tank Source (Puddle and Pool Fire)
Part 1: Modeling a Toxic Vapor Cloud
Part 2: Modeling a Pool Fire
Example 2: A Tank Source (Multiple Scenarios)
Part 1: Modeling a BLEVE
Part 2: Modeling a Flash Fire or Vapor Cloud Explosion
Part 3: Modeling a Jet Fire
Example 3: A Direct Source and a MARPLOT Map
CLICK HERE (pdf) to download the guide