Vapor cloud explosion experiments
Abstract
Experiments on vapor cloud detonation and deflagration are summarized. The literature shows that although detonations are possible in vapor clouds, the probability is low because of the high initiation energy and the limiting factors such as minimum cloud height. Factors causing acceleration of a deflagration are identified.
- Publication:
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In Von Karman Inst. for Fluid Dynamics Unconfined Gas Explosions 16 p (SEE N84-15438 06-34
- Pub Date:
- 1983
- Bibcode:
- 1983uge..vkifR....Z
- Keywords:
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- Deflagration;
- Detonation;
- Gas Explosions;
- Combustion Physics;
- Detonable Gas Mixtures;
- Flame Propagation;
- Fuel Tests;
- Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer