@article {98334,
	title = {Proposal for a New Hybrid Explosive Atmosphere(ATEX) Risk Assessment Approach Using RiskPriority Number and Analytical Hierarchy ProcessMethod},
	journal = {Nuclear Technology},
	year = {In Press},
	abstract = {This study aims to highlight the importance of evaluating explosive atmosphere (ATEX) risks and topropose a novel, more accurate and comprehensive risk assessment method compared to traditional existingapproaches. To address the limitations of traditional ATEX risk assessment methods, this study introduces a newapproach based on three key parameters: occurrence, detection, and severity. These factors are combined usinga weighted sum (WS) formula to calculate a modified risk priority number (RPN), enhanced by the analytichierarchy process.This hybrid methodology provides a more precise and reliable assessment of ATEX risks. Moreover, thefindings of the proposed WS-RPN method (and its ATEX-specific version, WS-RATEX) demonstrate superioraccuracy and lower duplication rates compared to conventional risk assessment techniques. A sensitivityanalysis confirms the robustness, stability, and reliability of this approach, making it a valuable tool forquantifying ATEX risks.It is evident to say that WS-RPN represents a significant advancement in ATEX risk assessments. Byintegrating a refined calculation model, and factoring in occurrence, detection, and severity, the latter ensuresa more systematic and reliable evaluation. Thus, with improved risk prioritization, this approach not only enhancesindustrial installations{\textquoteright} safety but also serves as a more effective alternative to traditional assessment methods.},
	url = {https://doi.org/10.1080/00295450.2025.2472576},
	author = {Makhlouf Chati and Hefaidh Hadef and M{\'e}barek Djebabra and Chettouh, Samia}
}
