Experimental investigations on gas explosions by different ignition positions and solid obstacles in a partially confined region

Y. S. Lee, D. J. Park, A. R. Green, J. J. Ahn, S. H. Chae

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Abstract

The experimental studies have been performed to assess the effects of different ignition locations and wall obstructions in a partially confined rig, 235 mm in height, with a 1000 × 950 mm2 cross section and with a large top-venting of area of 1000 × 320 mm2. Four different ignition positions, at the bottom, side, corner and top, and three wall obstacles with blockage ratios ranging from about 10 to 30 % were used. The comparisons between wall obstacles in the chamber showed that the dependence of overpressure on obstacle geometries and block ratios were quiet different compared with published experiments with a large L/D ratio enclosure. It was found that the smallest wall obstacle caused the highest overpressures while the largest one resulted in the lowest overpressures within the chamber. It was also found that the bottom ignition produced more flame surface area with corresponding higher overpressures than other ignition positions. The flame propagation and pressure development was highly dependent on the ignition source positions.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProgress in Safety Science and Technology Volume 4
Subtitle of host publicationProceedings of the 2004 International Symposium on Safety Science and Technology
EditorsW. Yajun, H. Ping, L. Shengcai
Pages1109-1119
Number of pages11
EditionPART A
StatePublished - 2004
EventProgress in Safety Science and Technology Volume 4: Proceedings of the 2004 International Symposium on Safety Science and Technology - Shanghai, China
Duration: 25 Oct 200428 Oct 2004

Publication series

NameProgress in Safety Science and Technology Volume 4:Proceedings of the 2004 International Symposium on Safety Science and Technology
NumberPART A

Conference

ConferenceProgress in Safety Science and Technology Volume 4: Proceedings of the 2004 International Symposium on Safety Science and Technology
Country/TerritoryChina
CityShanghai
Period25/10/0428/10/04

Keywords

  • Flame propagation
  • Gas explosions
  • Ignition
  • Overpressure
  • Solid obstacles

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