Critical mass flow rate in accordance with the omega-method of DIERS and the Homogeneous Equilibrium Model

A correlation frequently used in practice for the design of the relief cross-section next to the Homogeneous Equilibrium Model is the so-called ω-method. For the determination of the ω-parameter a definition was originally reported by J.C. Leung in 1986. A new expression was proposed by the same author in 1995. Predictions of the critical mass flow rate using both the new and the old ω-parameter formulations as well as the Homogeneous Equilibrium Model are compared for some typical substances. Results demonstrate that the deviations as a rule are acceptable for practical use, if the proposed range of application and recommended property data calculation are respected.     

Sizing pressure relief valves in flashing and two-phase service: an alternative procedure

In view of the greater accuracy of the ω HEM correlation and the resulting conservative PR valve sizing (relative to the traditional PR valve sizing methods), the ω HEM-based flow calculations are recommended for all situations where flashing or two-phase flow occurs within the PR valve. However, as with any correlation, the accuracy of the ω HEM correlation results drops as the system to which it is applied diverges from the data used to develop it. Analysis of 15 different systems representative of actual refinery streams indicate that for fluids with a wide boiling range and for very non-ideal systems such as those containing hydrogen, the HEM correlation underpredicts the mass flux significantly (i.e. overpredicts the PR valve size). Since the large deviations are on the conservative side, the procedure will result in excessively large PR valves that may cause problems because of chattering of the PR valves, but would not present potential for vessel failure. The majority of the deviations are a result of the fact that the simplifying assumptions built into the correlation for single component do not truly characterize the actual flashing behaviour of many multicomponent fluids. The alternative approach presented, in which the correlation parameter ω is based on the actual flashing behaviour, eliminates nearly all the deviations and significantly improves the results of the correlation regardless of the system analysed. For trouble systems (those containing more than 0.1 wt% hydrogen and for some multicomponent fluids with a nominal boiling range greater than 80°C (150°F), the alternative approach should be used to define the correlation parameter ω. Use of this alternative approach is valid for any system (and will improve the accuracy of the correlation) but does require an additional flash calculation. However, for other systems the original formulation of ω is adequate and can be used.     

Bioremediation of DSO contaminated soil

Seven strains isolated from DSO (disulfide oil) contaminated soils. Among them, two strains had high potential to remove DSO from contaminated soils. These strains identified as Paenibacillus (a gram positive, nitrogen fixing spore, spore forming bacillus) and Rhodococcus (a gram positive, catalase positive, acid fast forming bacteria), by preliminary tests. The optimal conditions for DSO removal from contaminated soils were determined. The biotic depletion for Paenibacillus pre-grown in nutrient broth was 24.3% and for Rhodococcus was 19.3%. Bioremediation of DSO in soil was investigated by gas chromatography and UV–vis absorption spectroscopy techniques. The results showed that addition of water (20 μl/g soil) to soil is necessary for DSO removal by both strains and none of the strains could remove DSO in concentrations more than 30 μg/g soil. The results also showed that none of these strains could degrade DSO under anaerobic condition.     

圆锥形喷嘴出口直径对水射流冲击动力特性的影响研究*

为探讨喷嘴结构对水射流冲击动力特性的影响,以圆锥形喷嘴为研究对象,基于COMSOL数值模拟软件,建立不同出口直径的圆锥形喷嘴模型,研究出口直径对水射流冲击动力特性的影响。研究结果表明:圆锥形喷嘴水射流冲击煤岩体过程中,不同喷嘴出口直径下水射流流场分布特征相似,整个流场可分为集中区、发散区、回流区和卷吸区4个区域,随喷嘴出口直径增大,卷吸区逐渐消失,其余3个区域分布也明显减弱;煤岩体应力分布可分为中心应力集中区和两侧应力集中区,随喷嘴出口直径不断增大,中心应力集中区与两侧应力集中区的范围逐渐减小,当喷嘴出口直径为6 mm时,两侧应力集中区基本消失;主体段入口速度恒定条件下,圆锥形喷嘴优选以2~3 mm出口直径为宜,此时水射流冲击煤岩体效果较佳,且不会对喷嘴产生结构破坏。     

“Slippery” work surfaces: Towards a performance definition and quantitative coefficient of friction criteria

There have been 50 years of research in walking/working surface slipperiness and coefficient of friction (COF) measurements. Nevertheless, numerous standards address slip/fall accidents only in terms of requiring surfaces to be qualitatively “nonslippery.” The literature useful for establishing quantitative criteria for “slippery” vs. “slip-resistant” have been summarized here. A performance definition for “slippery work surfaces” is proposed. Recommendations applicable to standards-making organizations are made, including changing terms such as “non-slip” to “slip-resistant” and defining “slippery” in terms of quantitative COF values. For persons walking unloaded on level surfaces, a COF standard of 0.5 would be reasonable. Research is recommended to determine if “slip-resistance” requirements and accident prevention could be achieved more easily be controlling the type of shoe, type of task, or amount of surface contaminant rather than controlling only the COF of the basic surface and its coating.     

水喷淋液滴的动力学参数研究

本文详细介绍了喷淋液滴的一些动力学参数:(1)液滴动量喷淋的最大动量和体积流量与流量系数有关.水流碰到溅水盘和盘臂后,动量减少,其动量减少量约63%.(2)液滴粒径分布当液滴直径小于平均体积直径DV50时,分布符合log-normal分布,当液滴直径大于DV50时,分布符合Rosin-Rammler分布.(3)水流量分布对不同的喷头,其水量分布是不同的.有的喷头水流量沿径向逐渐降低,有的喷头中心地带流量最高.(4)液滴路径分析液滴越大,自由沉降速度越大,水平通过的距离越大.最后对喷头的进一步发展进行展望.     

抛光铝粉爆炸及ABC粉体抑爆特性的实验研究

为研究抛光铝粉的爆炸危险和ABC粉体的抑爆特性，在对实验粉体粒径分布进行分析的基础上，采用20 L粉尘爆炸特性实验装置，分别对不同铝粉尘浓度、不同抑爆剂浓度条件下的爆炸特性参数进行测试。研究结果表明:在实验条件下，铝粉的爆炸下限为45 g/m3＜C＜60 g/m3；随铝粉浓度增加，爆炸烈度呈现出先增强后减弱的变化趋势，在浓度为400 g/m3时爆炸烈度最大。ABC抑爆剂能够有效抑制铝粉爆炸超压和爆炸反应进程，随着惰性粉体浓度的增加，抑制效果愈加明显，爆炸逐渐减弱。当ABC惰性粉体的质量占比增加到50%时，相较单一铝粉爆炸，反应过程时间由72 ms增加至785 ms，爆炸最大压力、最大压力上升速率分别下降了61.7%，89.5%；当ABC粉体质量占比为53%时，铝粉被完全惰化，未发生爆炸。     

煤与瓦斯突出两相流传播特性实验研究*

为了探究煤与瓦斯突出后煤粉-瓦斯两相流传播规律,利用自主搭建的煤与瓦斯突出管网实验系统,研究突出后冲击气流压力衰减规律、煤粉运移分布特征。结果表明:在初始压力为0.4 MPa时共突出煤粉3.12 kg,管道内煤粉质量呈正态分布,管道前部煤粉分布较少,占突出煤粉质量33.7%,多为小粒径煤粉;管道中部煤粉分布最多,占突出煤粉质量61%,粒径分布范围广;后部煤粉分布质量最小,仅占突出煤粉质量的5.3%,但多为大颗粒粒径煤粉。煤粉在管道内测点处依次为分层流、均匀流、大颗粒流3种流态,每种流动形态所对应的运移速度与煤粉打击压力均呈现逐渐衰减的规律。突出后冲击气流压力沿管道呈现衰减趋势,冲击气流对管道内所造成的压力扰动可持续 4 s左右。     

Reaction zone structures and propagation mechanisms of flames in stearic acid particle clouds

Reaction zone structures and propagation mechanisms of two representative flames established in stearic acid (CH₃(CH₂)₁₆CO₂H) particle clouds have been investigated. The reacting zone structure was examined by using a micro-electrostatic probe and a high-speed schlieren system. A distinct difference was observed in the ion current fluctuations recorded across the two representative flames propagating through the clouds of the same total mass density of particles and different mass densities of the particles smaller than 60 μm in diameter. When the mass density of smaller particles was high, a single peak was recorded in the ion current fluctuation. On the other hand, when the mass density of smaller particles was low, multi-peaks of various heights and widths were recorded. In the former case, the single peak was considered to be attributable to a unitary and a relatively thin flame started burning in vapor generated by the evaporation of smaller particles in the preheat zone. The flame propagation mechanism in this case was inferred to be similar to that of a usual hydrocarbon–air premixed flame, although the reaction zone thickness is much larger than that of the premixed flame. In the latter case, the multi peaks of various shapes were considered to be attributable to strong combustion at blue spots far behind the schlieren front. The flame propagation in this case was inferred to be supported by the heat release due to combustion at the blue spots.     

Gas explosion experiments in 1:33 and 1:5 scale offshore separator and compressor modules using stoichiometric homogeneous fuel/air clouds

An experimental investigation of flame and pressure development inside scaled-down versions of realistic offshore modules is reported. Two different scales, 1:33 and 1:5 and two different internal layouts, separator and compressor were tested. The effects of pressure build-up in homogeneous, stoichiometric In addition, the size and the distribution of the vent area of the modules were varied. The length, width and height of the 1:5 scale module were 8 m, The smallest pressures, 10–20 mbar were found for the cases with the largest vent area. Generally, pressures in 1:5 scale were 5–10 times larger th     

Ignitability characteristics of aluminium and magnesium dusts that are generated during the shredding of post-consumer wastes

The authors investigated the ignitability of aluminium and magnesium dusts that are generated during the shredding of post-consumer waste. The relations between particle size and the minimum explosive concentration, the minimum ignition energy, the ignition temperature of the dust clouds, etc. the relation between of oxygen concentration and dust explosion, the effect of inert substances on dust explosion, etc. were studied experimentally.

The minimum explosive concentration increased exponentially with particle size. The minimum explosive concentrations of the sample dusts were about 170 g/m³ (aluminium: 0–8 μm) and 90 g/m³ (magnesium: 0–20 μm). The minimum ignition energy tended to increase with particle size. It was about 6 mJ for the aluminium samples and 4 mJ for the magnesium samples. The ignition temperature of dust clouds was about 750 °C for aluminium and about 520 °C for magnesium. The lowest concentrations of oxygen to produce a dust explosion were about 10% for aluminium and about 8% for magnesium. A large mixing ratio (more than about 50%) of calcium oxide or calcium carbonate was necessary to decrease the explosibility of magnesium dust. The experimental data obtained in the present investigation will be useful for evaluating the explosibility of aluminium and magnesium dusts generated in metal recycling operations and thus for enhancing the safety of recycling plants.     

Inerting effect of CaCO3 powder on flame spread of wood dust layer

The effect of CaCO₃ powder, a typical inert dust, on the flame spread characteristics of wood dust layers was studied using an experimental device to understand the ignition characteristics of and develop inert explosion-proof technology for deposited wood dust. The results showed that the flame spread velocity (FSV) of the mixed dust layer was affected by the dispersion effect of CaCO₃ powder and physical heat absorption. As the CaCO₃ powder mass fraction increased, the FSV of the dust layer first increased and then decreased, reaching a peak at a 50% mass fraction. Moreover, the front-end temperature of the flame gradually decreased, and the red spark faded. The combustion reaction of the mixed dust layer could be more completed, and the colour of the combustion residue changed from charcoal black to charcoal grey. The coupling effect of the initial temperature and wind speed can promote an increase in the FSV in the mixed dust layer. The Gauss–Amp model of the FSV of the wood dust layer and mass fraction of CaCO₃ powder showed that the peak of the FSV occurred when the mass fraction of CaCO₃ powder was between 40 and 50%. Thus, a good inerting and explosion-proof effect can be achieved by using CaCO₃ powder with a mass fraction of more than 50%; it can improve the whole inerting process. Inert explosion-proof technology should be considered when assessing fire and explosion risk of dust in real process industry situations.     

Scaling parameters for vented gas and dust explosions

Results of experiments or calculations for vented explosions are usually presented by expressing a term containing the peak (reduced) pressure as a function of a vent parameter. In gas explosions, the reactivity of the system has been typically characterized through an effective burning velocity, u_f. In the case of dust explosions, a normalized peak rate of pressure rise, K(=V^1/3(dp/dt)_max), has been used instead. Depending on the chosen approach, comparisons between systems with the same “reactivity” take different meanings. In fact, correlation formulas resulting from these two approaches imply different scaling between important system parameters. In the case of a constant-u_f system, and for sufficiently large vent areas, the reduced pressure, Δp_r, is approximately proportional to the square of the peak unvented pressure, Δp_m. On the other hand, correlations developed for constant-K systems imply proportionality of Δp_r with Δp_m raised to a power between −5/3 and −1, with the exact value depending on the assumptions made on the shape of the pressure profile. While the ultimate resolution of the details of the scaling may require recourse to experiments, this theoretical analysis offers a tool for the planning of such experiments and for the interpretation of their results. The paper provides a discussion of these scaling issues with the help of predictions from an isothermal model of vented explosions.     

The Surface Roughness of a Rubber Soling Material Determines the Coefficient of Friction on Water-Lubricated Surfaces

For more than a decade, evidence has been accumulating that points to the fact that the microscopic roughness of the footwear soling surface is a major determinant of slip-resistance on lubricated surfaces, but conclusive experimental proof has been lacking. This article describes an experiment in which five pairs of shoes were soled with the same rubber compound. Four of the pairs were abraded by different grades of grit to produce a range of roughness values. The coefficient of friction (CoF) of the five solings was then measured repeatedly by the walking traction method on wet surfaces including glazed wall tiles, vinyl asbestos coated with the wax floor polish, and both sides of a sheet of float glass. The Kruskal-Wallis statistical test proved beyond doubt that the soling roughness is a major factor in determining the CoF of this rubber soling material; p < 10⁻⁵. Nearly all of the grip was due to surface roughness of the soling material on these atypically smooth floors, although the surface roughness of the floors also had a significant effect on CoF; p < 0.003. Float glass is shown to be a promising reference floor material for the measurement of CoF of footwear; there was no statistical difference between results for the two sides of the glass sheet. Float glass could be used in the development of a standard CoF test method because new sheets of glass from the same manufacturer are identical and extremely smooth. The specification of CoF values for solings/floors combinations in lubricated conditions is of little value unless associated with roughness measurements and knowledge of how wear will affect the surface roughness of the sole. This article reports the first evidence that any specification of flooring by measuring CoF based on dry surfaces could lead to an increase in the number of injuries caused by slipping on the wet surfaces. Published by Elsevier Science Ltd     

基于CFD的高海拔矿山掘进面通风增氧方案优化

以海拔3 400 m金属矿山为例，基于CFD模拟软件，以矿山巷道内原有氧气质量分数提高5%为目标，设计正交试验，在“长压短抽”通风方式下，优化压入风筒放置高度，分析压入风筒与掘进面距离、供氧管与压入风筒出口水平距离、抽压比3个因素对氧气质量及分布规律的影响。研究结果表明:压入风筒、抽出风筒距掘进面分别为12，3 m，供氧管与压入风筒出口水平距离为6 m，抽压比为0.8时，氧气质量分数提高5%且分布情况达到最佳状态；对氧气分布影响最大的因素为压入风筒出口与掘进工作面的距离，在设置管道布置方案时应重点考虑。     

Experimental study of flame acceleration and the deflagration-to-detonation transition under conditions of transverse venting

Results of experiments on critical conditions for flame acceleration and the deflagration-to-detonation transition in tubes with transverse venting are presented. Tests were made with hydrogen mixtures in two tubes (inner diameter of 46 and 92 mm) with obstacles. Ratios of vent area to total tube area were 0.2 and 0.4. Venting was shown to influence flame acceleration significantly. The greater the vent ratio, the more reactive the mixture necessary for development of fast flames. Critical conditions for flame acceleration in tubes with venting, expressed through a critical mixture expansion ratio σ_cr, were found to be σ_cr/σ₀1+2, where σ₀ is the critical value for a closed tube. Critical conditions for detonation onset in a vented tube were found to be very close to those in a closed tube with similar configuration of obstacles.     

速生杨木粉尘最小点火能的实验研究

为防止木材加工中木质粉尘燃爆事故的发生，以纤维板生产中常见的原材料速生杨木粉尘作为研究对象，在分析粉尘粒径分布、元素分析、工业分析及形貌特征的基础上，采用1.2 L哈特曼管对3种不同粒径（0~50，＞50~96，＞96~180 μm）速生杨木粉尘进行最小点火能实验，探究点火延迟时间、喷粉压力、质量浓度和粒径分布对速生杨木粉尘最小点火能的影响及变化规律。研究结果表明:在质量浓度为500 g/m3时，分别增加点火延迟时间和喷粉压力，最小点火能都先减小后增大；最佳点火延迟时间和最佳喷粉压力分别为120 ms和120 kPa；粒径对最佳点火延迟时间和最佳喷粉压力无显著影响。在点火延迟和喷粉压力分别为120 ms和120 kPa条件下，最小点火能随质量浓度的增加先减小后增大。粉尘粒径与最小点火能呈正相关性，3种样品的最小点火能分别为1~3，1~3和7~13 mJ，对应的敏感质量浓度分别为500 ，750和1 250 g/m3，属于特别着火敏感性粉尘。     

Control of accidental releases of hydrogen selenide and hydrogen sulphide in the manufacture of photovoltaic cells: a feasibility study

Industrial and regulatory communities are concerned about the need to control routine and accidental releases of toxic gases. This paper outlines an approach for evaluating control systems for new technologies when there is only limited experience. The approach is illustrated by identifying and evaluating specific options to control releases of hydrogen selenide (H₂Se) and hydrogen sulphide (H cells. Routine emmisions can be controlled with a system composed of a Venturi scrubber, a packed-bed scrubber, and a carbon adsorption bed. Accidental releases can be controlled by the proper design of a ventillation system combined with either a Venturi and packed-bed scrubber and carbon-a or a containment-scrubbing equipment followed by carbon adsorption. The annualized costs of these controls (≈$0.01/Watt-peak (W_p)), are small compared with current (≈$6/W_p) and projected (≈$1/W_p) production costs. Thus, systems which could control accidental releases of highly toxic H₂Se and H₂S in CuInSe₂ photovoltaic cell manufactu These systems can effectively reduce emmisions of toxic gas to levels needed to protect the health of the public.     

Smoldering combustion of dust layer on hot surface

The critical temperature as well as the critical flux for ignition of a dust layer of cornflour and a mixture of wheatflour and cornflour (80% wheatflour+20% cornflour) on a hot plate have been determined. The moulded sample was cylindrical in shape and of different heights and diameters. The particle size of dusts ranged between 63 μm to 150 μm. The temperature–time histories for self-heating without ignition and with ignition are offered, showing the critical boundaries between them. Also the times to ignition for each dust, showing the effect of sample size on their values, are determined. Certain experimental correlations which relate to times to ignition, as well as the critical temperature for ignition and thermal and geometrical dimensions of sample are presented.     

Risk analysis of a warehouse for the mixing, repackaging and distribution of organic chemicals

The EEC directive on ‘Major Accident Hazards of Certain Industrial Activities’ has been implemented in Denmark. This means that risk analyses of some activities must be made before July 1989. One of the first plants that was analysed was a warehouse for the mixing, repackaging and distribution of organic chemicals. The analysis was performed as a commercial contract by Risø National Laboratory. The report has been submitted to the authorities but the plant has not yet been approved due to submission of a large amount of analyses of other plants. This paper illustrates how a risk analysis of a chemical plant can be made.