Influence of the flammable cloud geometry on the gas explosion effects
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DOI: 10.1002/prs.12674
Abstract: In the context of industrial large cloud explosions such as the Buncefield accident, it is commonly accepted that the flammable cloud spreads over a large area on the ground but has a limited height. This… read more here.
Keywords: flammable cloud; explosion; cloud; geometry ... See more keywords
Leak release momentum and the convective flow influence on the calculation of flammable cloud
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jlp.2020.104123
Abstract: Abstract A mathematical model predicting the fluid flow dynamics of accidental clouds is introduced. It has been found that the dimensionless flammable cloud is related to the accidental leak rate, wind speed, and fluid by… read more here.
Keywords: flammable cloud; momentum convective; flow; cloud ... See more keywords
The nature of flammable cloud volumes in semi-confined environment under the influence of flow of air
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jlp.2020.104293
Abstract: Abstract In the Explosion Risk Analysis (ERA), ventilation and dispersion calculations using Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) are usually used when the level of confinement and congestion cannot be neglected. As far as the dispersion analysis… read more here.
Keywords: dispersion; flammable cloud; cloud volumes; cloud ... See more keywords