Behind the Scenes with Bryan

Behind the Scenes with Bryan

By Bryan UlrichScienceEarth Sciences
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Behind the Scenes with Bryan episodes

  • Episode 54: An Interview with UBC's Negar Ghahramani

    In this episode Negar and I discuss her recent paper: Tailings-flow runout analysis: examining the applicability of a semi-physical area–volume relationship using a novel database

    You can access this paper at:  NHESS - Tailings-flow runout analysis: examining the applicability of a semi-physical area–volume relationship using a novel database (copernicus.org)

    https://nhess.copernicus.org/articles/20/3425/2020/ 

    29 min
  • Episode 48: A conversation with Renato Macciott from the University of Alberta
    In this episode, Renato and I discuss his recent publication with the Canadian Dam Association (CDA), titled, "PBRISD, Dam Safety Management Systems, And The Role Of Communication And Culture For Tailings Dam Failure Preventability".  You can find that article here:  https://www.cdabulletin-digital.com/cdaq/0420_fall_2020/MobilePagedArticle.action?articleId=1626238#articleId1626238 
    Here is the abstract:
    A current trend of tailings storage facility failures has been identified for some time now, with some events having catastrophic consequences. This trend needs to be reversed to assure the sustainability of tailings dam operations and to maintain the social license to operate them. One way forward is the implementation of the Performance Based, Risk Informed Safe Design, Construction, Operation and Closure (PBRISD) framework as outlined in the 6th de Mello Lecture. This article proposes that implementation of PBRISD is feasible through Safety Management Systems (including Dam Safety Programs, Risk Management Plans, OMS manuals, etc.) as outlined in guidelines and regulations and lays a conceptual way forward for implementation. However, the authors identify that the big challenges for effective implementation of PBRISD are safety culture and risk communication. Addressing these challenges is therefore imperative for stopping the current trend of tailings storage facility failures. The authors hope that properly trained practitioners, from decision makers to front line workers, with clear understanding of the operation’s risks and their personal responsibilities, accountability and liability would promote safer practices and conditions for tailings storage. In turn, this will lead to effective implementation of PBRISD and a reduction in release events from tailings storage facilities.
    You can contact Renato at [email protected]
    39 min
  • EPISOPE 46: The Tailings Rap

    Many years ago, I wrote a rap song called The Bolt Boys.  That song was recorded by my friend Clay Stukey.  You can find that song here:  http://www.bryanulrich.net/bolt-boys/

    That song was a lot of fun for me.   More recently, my daughter challenged me to write a rap song about mine tailings.  Well, I did, but it took me quite a while to record it.  The results of that are here.  If you think you can do a better job than I did with the recording, please let me know!  I look forward to hearing from you!!!  Many thanks!

    5 min

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This is generally an engineering podcast that often pertains to the world of mining, and especially mining waste management, or whatever else captures my imagination. The episodes, thankfully, will be…