Sinha, Anubhav, Vendra, C. Madhav Rao and Wen, Jennifer X. (2019) Performance evaluation of empirical models for vented lean hydrogen explosions. International Journal of Hydrogen Energy, 44 (17). pp. 8711-8726. doi:10.1016/j.ijhydene.2018.09.101 ISSN 0360-3199.
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Abstract
This paper aims to provide a comprehensive review of available empirical models for overpressures predictions of vented lean hydrogen explosions. Empirical models and standards are described briefly, with discussion on salient features of each model. Model predictions are then compared with the available experimental results on vented hydrogen explosions. First comparison is made for standards tests, with empty container and quiescent starting conditions. Comparisons are then made for realistic cases with obstacles and initial turbulent mixture. Recently, a large number of experiments are carried out with standard 20-foot container for the HySEA project. Results from these tests are also used for model comparison. Comments on accuracy of model predictions, their applicability and limitations are discussed.
A new model for vented hydrogen explosion is proposed. This model is based on external cloud formation, and explosion. Available experimental measurements of flame speed and vortex ring formation are used in formulation of this model. All assumptions and modelling procedure are explained in detail. The main advantage of this model is that it does not have any tuning parameter and the same set of equations is used for all conditions. Predictions using this model show a reasonably good match with experimental results.
| Item Type: | Journal Article |
|---|---|
| Subjects: | T Technology > TP Chemical technology |
| Divisions: | Faculty of Science, Engineering and Medicine > Engineering > Engineering |
| Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH): | Explosions -- Prevention -- Standards, Explosions -- Simulation methods -- Testing, Hydrogen as fuel -- Safety regulations, Hydrogen -- Thermal properties |
| Journal or Publication Title: | International Journal of Hydrogen Energy |
| Publisher: | Elsevier BV |
| ISSN: | 0360-3199 |
| Official Date: | 2 April 2019 |
| Dates: | Date Event 2 April 2019 Published 9 October 2018 Available 11 September 2018 Accepted |
| Volume: | 44 |
| Number: | 17 |
| Page Range: | pp. 8711-8726 |
| DOI: | 10.1016/j.ijhydene.2018.09.101 |
| Status: | Peer Reviewed |
| Publication Status: | Published |
| Access rights to Published version: | Restricted or Subscription Access |
| Date of first compliant deposit: | 9 October 2018 |
| Date of first compliant Open Access: | 9 October 2019 |
| RIOXX Funder/Project Grant: | Project/Grant ID RIOXX Funder Name Funder ID |
| URI: | https://wrap.warwick.ac.uk/109492/ |
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