Objective:
Demonstrate the ability to apply knowledge of one aspect of project management (risk management) in a case study.
Tasks to be undertaken:
You have been approached to:
1. Research and select an appropriate technology to produce sanitary hot water for a small hotel (three floors, 20 guest rooms, one small kitchen) in Nairobi in Kenya using solar energy.
2. Conduct a risk management plan for the installation and operation of the selected system.
The contractor has asked you to provide a technical report including the following:
- Technical description of the solar energy system. Please include information about:
o Justification of the selection of the particular system
o Stages or components (including ancillary equipment, if appropriate)
o Potential dimensions of the system (e.g. capacity, volume of heated water, etc.)
o Basic explanation on how the systems work (e.g. solar input, temperature of the sanitary hot water, etc.)
Maximum length of the section: 1 page
- Describe any industry standards or legislation relevant in Kenya related to the installation and operation of this type of solar energy system (or regarding their inputs and/or outputs, if appropriate)
Maximum length of the section: half page
- Conduct a risk assessment for the installation and operation phases of the selected solar hot water technology. Include:
o Hazard identification (as comprehensive as possible, i.e. physical, mechanical, electrical, work practices, environmental, hazardous substances, handling, fire hazards, etc.)
o Risk rating (likelihood and severity) - justify your rating
Maximum length of the section: 2 pages
- Suggest risk mitigation measures for all hazards you identified in both phases
- Re-calculate the risk rating to demonstrate the minimisation of risks.
Maximum length: 2 pages
- Conclusions: summarise the main findings of your risk assessment and provide some design recommendations that could minimise the identified risks. For example, changes in the design of the selected technology, type of materials of its components, etc.
Maximum length: half page