Modeling the performance of coated LPG tanks engulfed in fires

Landucci, Gabriele; Molag, M.; Cozzani, Valerio

doi:10.1016/j.jhazmat.2009.07.029

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“…Therefore, the availability of appropriate models for both the thermal properties and the kinetics of the degradation is of utmost importance in the design of fireproofing systems based on intumescent epoxy resins. In particular, advanced studies on the performance of fireproofing protection require sound models suitable for the implementation in finite elements model (FEM) simulations [4][5][6][7].…”

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confidence: 99%

Behavior of intumescent epoxy resins in fireproofing applications

Gómez-Mares¹,

Tugnoli²,

Landucci³

et al. 2012

Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis

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Behavior of intumescent epoxy resins in fireproofing applications

Gómez-Mares¹,

Tugnoli²,

Landucci³

et al. 2012

Journal of Analytical and Applied Pyrolysis

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“…These results can be compared with the recommendations presented in API (1998). The behaviour of other storage tanks exposed to fire, such as LPG tanks, has already been investigated (Aydemir et al, 1988;Chen and Lin, 2001;Landucci et al, 2009a). However a simplified approach such as the one presented in this paper could also be applied to these systems in order to provide a new way of evaluating vapour flows in these particular two-phase losses.…”

Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…However a simplified approach such as the one presented in this paper could also be applied to these systems in order to provide a new way of evaluating vapour flows in these particular two-phase losses. The final objectives in Landucci et al (2009a) are to evaluate the quantitative assessment of the risk inherent in escalation scenarios triggered by fire. Other simplified models for estimating the vessel time to failure (ttf) with respect to the radiation intensity on the vessel shell were obtained in Landucci et al (2009b) by means of a multi-level approach to the analysis of vessel wall failure under different fire conditions.…”

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Evaporation flow assessment from petroleum product storage tanks exposed to fire conditions

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2018

Oil Gas Sci. Technol. – Rev. IFP Energies nouvelles

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Abstract. Fire around storage tanks for petroleum products can have disastrous consequences for the environment and the population. These fires, due to accident or arson, are very well managed by security divisions but, nevertheless, involve the release of an amount of vapour from the petroleum present in the storage device. The exposure of a non-refrigerated aboveground liquid petroleum or petroleum product storage tank to fire can also lead to internal overpressure. PV-valves ensure that the normal and emergency venting requirements are satisfied, and determination of such requirements is key for the safety of petroleum tanks and should not be underestimated. This paper presents and discusses some methods that can be used to evaluate the vapour flow. In the aim of finding an exact answer rapidly, a thermal analytical approach is first investigated, which reveals the complexity of the solution. Thus, a numerical approach, based on finite-volume description, is used to set the first steps of the flow assessment. Based on a thermodynamic hypothesis, a simplified method is finally put forward for the evaluation of the amount of vapour released. The algorithm used to determine how temperature, pressure and flow evolve over time, which is very useful information for the safety of these devices, is then detailed and the results discussed.

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“…These statistical indicators were recommended by Chang and Hanna [34] for evaluating air dispersion models. However, they have been used often in different types of scenarios, such as subsonic H 2 jet releases in confined spaces [35], H 2 deflagrations in a tunnel [36], bonfire tests on thermally insulated LPG tanks [37].…”

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confidence: 99%