Explosion Hazard Evaluation and Determination of the Explosion Parameters for Selected Hydrocarbons C6-C8

• Autorzy: Flasińska P. , Frączak M. , Piotrowski T.
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

Fire and explosion prevention plays an important role in the running of chemical processes, especially where flammable gases or liquids are present, which may form explosive atmospheres of gas/vapours in air. These include organic solvents such as the hydrocarbons C6 - C8. It is necessary to know the properties of these substances and the volume of an explosive atmosphere. Determination of these can identify and assess the risk of explosion, and zones in areas where there are or may occur explosive atmospheres. Information on explosion limits are also important in safety data sheets. In this study a research methodology is compared with previous studies and signals guidelines for explosion protection and prevention of explosions. The aim of this work was to determine the experimental explosion characteristics like LEL, UEL, pmax and (dp/dt)max for selected hydrocarbons. The investigations were carried out in accordance with EN 1839 by method b and EN 15967. The studies were conducted in a closed, spherical, acid-proof vessel of 20 dm3 internal volume

Słowa kluczowe

EN

explosion limits; lower explosion limit; LEL; upper explosion limit; UEL; maximum explosion pressure; pmax; maximum rate pressure rise; (dp/dt)max

• Czasopismo: Central European Journal of Energetic Materials
• Rocznik: 2012
• Tom: Vol. 9, nr 4
• Strony: 399--409
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 14 poz., fig.

Twórcy

autor

Flasińska P.

autor

Frączak M.

autor

Piotrowski T.

• Institute of Industrial Organic Chemistry 6 Annopol St., 03-236 Warsaw, Poland,

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