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Performance evaluation of empirical models for vented lean hydrogen explosions

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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

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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
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:
DateEvent
2 April 2019Published
9 October 2018Available
11 September 2018Accepted
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
RIOXX Funder/Project Grant:
Project/Grant IDRIOXX Funder NameFunder ID
FCH 2 JU[ERC] Horizon 2020 Framework Programmehttp://dx.doi.org/10.13039/100010661

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