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JOURNAL OF LOSS PREVENTION IN THE PROCESS INDUSTRIES
卷 84, 期 -, 页码 -出版社
ELSEVIER SCI LTD
DOI: 10.1016/j.jlp.2023.105123
关键词
Cryogenic fuels; Liquefied natural gas; Pool fire; Water -based mitigation systems; Flare; Safety
The use of cryogenic liquefaction for the transportation and storage of natural gas has been promoted due to the need for sustainable energy sources and the current energetic crisis. Understanding the combustion at low temperatures and the interactions between water and cryogenic liquid are crucial for a robust and safe infrastructure. This study presents an experimental campaign on mitigation strategies for the accidental release of LNG, focusing on the effects of water on cryogenic pool fire. The findings provide insights for the development of safe emergency response procedures for cryogenic fuels.
The need for sustainable energy sources, as well as the current energetic crisis involving the majority of markets, has promoted the use of cryogenic liquefaction for the transportation and storage of natural gas (i.e., LNG). To guarantee the development of a robust and safe infrastructure, a complete understanding of the main phenomena occurring at low temperatures is paramount. In this sense, the largest grey areas are the characterization of the combustion at low-initial temperature and the interactions between water and cryogenic liquid. For these rea-sons, this work presents an experimental campaign on the possible mitigation strategies for the mitigation of consequences related to the accidental release of LNG. Particular emphasis was posed on the direct and indirect effects of water on cryogenic pool fire. The former resulted in a significant increase in the dimensions of fire (-+50%) and burning rate (-300%) with respect to the case with no direct contact between water and LNG, whereas the latter generated an abrupt decrease in the measured temperatures (<100 C). The use of an emergency flare to empty an LNG tank was tested, as well. The spatial distribution of temperature was monitored along with the time to guarantee the safe operability of this equipment in the case of LNG combustion. The explanations for the observed phenomena and trends were provided, allowing for the development of safe procedures for the emergency response related to cryogenic fuels.
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