Optimal patrol scheduling of hazardous pipelines using game theory

Journal article (2017)

Authors

Amirali Rezazadeh University of Bologna
L. Zhang Safety and Security Science - TPM
G.L.L.M.E. Reniers Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Universiteit Antwerpen, Safety and Security Science - TPM
N. Khakzad Rostami Safety and Security Science - TPM
Valerio Cozzani University of Bologna
Research Group
Safety and Security Science (TPM) (TU Delft)
Security Risk assessment Game theory Mathematical modeling Patroling Pipeline system
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Published Date

2017

Language

English

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Faculty

Technology, Policy and Management

Department

Values Technology and Innovation

Research Group

Safety and Security Science

Abstract

An approach based on game theory is proposed to schedule security patrolling for a pipeline system. The method proposes numbers of patrolling paths according to the risk of security incidents on the pipeline system, in order to allow the patrolling team to covering high-risk segments more than low-risk segments. Patrolling of the pipeline system was modeled mathematically, based on time and distance discretization. The overall approach also examines the presence of security countermeasures on a pipeline system, and their effects on the patrolling schedule. The application of the method is explained by an illustrative case study.