Title
Effect of water mist on the dispersion of a flammable gas inside traffic tunnels: an LPG experimental study
Author
Olde, M.C.
Wieling, W.P.W.
Mores, D.
Heuvelink, J.
Snel, A.J.M.
Lottman, B.B.G.
Publication year
2020
Abstract
The release of flammable gases inside a traffic tunnel can result in a hazardous atmosphere, potentially leading to explosions. The use of mechanized ventilation and water mist systems for fire protection, could improve the safety of road tunnels in case of accidents or fires by mitigating the explosive area of the released gas. The effects of water mist on the dispersion of flammable Liquified Propane Gas (LPG) inside a 1:15 scaled road tunnel is investigated to assess if specific operating conditions with ventilation and water mist could be effective in reducing the explosive area and related risk of casualties or damage. 15 different experiment scenarios were investigated which showed that steady state LPG concentration profiles could be measured at multiple longitudinal locations. This data can be used in further statistical and numerical models to evaluate the effect of ventilation speed and water mist types on the dispersion of LPG inside road tunnels. In addition the improved models can be used to further refine risk analyses required for full-ADR road tunnels.
Subject
LPG
Risks
Tunnel design
Scaled tunnel
Transport dangerous goods
Experiment
Water mist
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TNO identifier
952738
Publisher
IChemE
ISBN
9781911446743
Source
IChemE’s annual Hazards 30, 26-27 November 2020 (Virtual)
Series
Symposium Series
Document type
conference paper