Evaluation of thermal reaction for two azo compounds by using 20-L apparatus and calorimetry

Azo compounds are widely involved in the industrial processes of dyes, pigments, initiators, and blowing agents. Unfortunately, these compounds have a bivalent unstable –NN– composition, which can be readily broken when the ambient temperature is elevated. Self-accelerating decomposition might cause a runaway reaction and lead to a fire, explosion, or leakage when the cooling system fails or other events occur. This study investigated the explosion properties, thermal stability parameters, and thermal hazard and mechanism of 2,2′–azobisisobutyronitrile (AIBN) and 2,2′–azobis–2–methylbutyronitrile (AMBN). We used a 20-L apparatus, vent sizing package 2, synchronous thermal analysis, and differential scanning calorimetry under explosive, adiabatic, and dynamic conditions to acquire the explosive curves, thermal curves, and thermodynamic parameters of the substances. Moreover, the differential isoconversional method (Friedman method) and ASTM E698 equation were employed to obtain the apparent activation energy E_a. All the experimental results revealed that AIBN is more dangerous than AMBN. The E_a of AIBN was lower than that of AMBN. The results can be used to construct an azo compound thermal hazard database for use for searches and reference examples by industry and related research areas.     

Probe into effect of the initiator on the thermal runaway hazards of methyl methacrylate bulk polymerization

The bulk polymerization of methyl methacrylate (MMA) is of great importance in chemical industry, but the polymerization process is highly hazardous, and few reports have focused on the effect of initiators on its thermal hazards. In this work, to thoroughly explore the thermal hazard characteristics, the runaway behavior of MMA bulk polymerization is investigated by a combination of thermodynamics experimental and kinetics theoretical methods. The results indicate that the presence of initiator exhibits an undesirable thermal hazard to the MMA bulk polymerization, and its exothermic behavior is also greatly influenced by the type and concentration of initiator. For azobisisoheptanenitrile (ABVN), azodiisobutyronitrile (AIBN) and dibenzoyl peroxide (BPO) initiators as examples, the AIBN-initiated reaction has the shortest adiabatic induction period (39.51 min), whereas the BPO-initiated polymerization exhibits the strongest maximum temperature-rising rate and maximum pressure-rising rate. Under adiabatic runaway, the temperature and pressure change significantly with increasing AIBN concentration, revealing a great potential risk of thermal runaway. Kinetic parameters are calculated to further understand the thermal runaway mechanisms, showing a strong agreement with the adiabatic experimental data. Finally, based on the cooling failure scenario, severity grading is determined by the evaluation criteria. The current work provides extensive data as a reference and guidance for the process design and optimization of MMA bulk polymerization from the perspective of safety.     

Evaluation of thermal hazard characteristics of four low temperature reactive azo compounds under isothermal conditions

The polymerization reaction can lower the threshold of the required energy by the initiator to improve the efficiency of the overall process reaction. Emerging polymerization initiators are also a major focus of process improvement and technological progress. Azo compounds (azos), which used in dyeing applications, are subsequently used in polymerization reactions due to their highly exothermic reaction characteristics. Although higher heat release can promote polymerization and modify the product, heat generation may also cause process hazards.These thermal hazard parameters were studied by selecting dimethyl 2,2′-azobis(2,4-dimethylvaleronitrile) (ABVN), 2,2′-azobis(2-methyl propionate) (AIBME), 2,2′-azobis(2-methylpropionamide) dihydrochloride (AIBA), and 2,2′-azobis(isobutyronitrile) (AIBN), which are common azo initiators at present. Thermal hazards are closely related to the reaction kinetics of the substance itself. The form of the reaction, the apparent activation energy and the thermodynamic parameters of the exothermic mode were also obtained.Kinetic analysis of the actual process using the experimental data of the isothermal calorimetry model is rarely used in the evaluation of related thermal hazard characteristics. The simulation results revealed the kinetic azo models and were further applied to calculate the runaway situations of azo under specific boundary conditions.     

Modeling thermal analysis for predicting thermal hazards relevant to transportation safety and runaway reaction for 2,2′-azobis(isobutyronitrile)

The pure decomposition behavior of 2,2′-azobis (isobutyronitrile) (AIBN) and its physical phase transformation were examined and discussed. The thermal decomposition of this self-reactive azo compound was explored using differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) to elucidate the stages in the progress of this chemical reaction. DSC was used to predict the kinetic and process safety parameters, such as self-accelerating decomposition temperature (SADT), time to maximum reaction rate under adiabatic conditions (TMR_ad), and apparent activation energy (E_a), under isothermal and adiabatic conditions with thermal analysis models. Moreover, vent sizing package 2 (VSP2) was applied to examine the runaway reaction combined with simulation and experiments for thermal hazard assessment of AIBN. A thorough understanding of this reaction process can identify AIBN as a hazardous and vulnerable chemical during upset situations. The sublimation and melting of AIBN near its apparent onset decomposition temperature contributed to the initial steps of the reaction and explained the exothermic attributes of the peaks observed in the calorimetric investigation.     

过氧乙酸溶液的热爆炸分析

为有效预防生产、储运和使用中过氧乙酸引发的火灾爆炸事故,采用绝热加速量热仪模拟了15%和10%浓度的过氧乙酸溶液的热爆炸过程,得到了两种浓度的PAA溶液的热分解温度、压力、温升速率随时间变化的关系曲线,并用速率常数法分别计算了反应级数n、表观活化能Ea和指前因子A。经过绝热修正,得到最危险状态下的温度和压力等相关热危险参数,并基于Semenov热爆炸理论推算了三种包装条件下两种样品的不可逆温度和自加速分解温度。结果表明,15%PAA和10%PAA溶液热分解反应级数均为一级,表观活化能分别为1044kJ·mol-1和1032kJ·mol-1;绝热条件下初始放热温度分别为429℃和293℃;自加速分解温度受反应系统到达最大反应速率的时间、物料存储规模及散热条件的影响,建议PAA应储存在通风背阴处且单个包装容积应控制在25L以下。     

Thermal degradation characteristics,kinetics and thermodynamics of micron-sized PMMA in oxygenous atmosphere using thermogravimetry and deconvolution method based on Gauss function

Micron-sized poly (methyl methacrylate) (PMMA) with high flammability is widely applied in industries, constructions and transportations. Study on the thermal degradation behaviors of micron-sized PMMA in oxygenous atmosphere, which receives scarce attention to date, can provide valuable guidance for the prevention and mitigation of injuries and damages arising from the micron-sized PMMA dust explosions and fires. In the present study, the thermal degradation characteristics of micron-sized PMMA in air were investigated by thermogravimetry. Deconvolution method using Gauss function coupled with model-free and model-fitting methods was employed to conduct the kinetic modeling. The values of thermodynamic parameters (ΔH, ΔG and ΔS) were estimated. The results indicated that one peak and one shoulder occurred in the mass loss rate (MLR) variations of the micron-sized PMMA degradation in air. The values of MLR at peak and shoulder both decreased with heating rate. Besides, the average value of the MLR varied little with heating rate. The values of MLR at the peak and the average MLR of micron-sized PMMA degradation in air were both less than those of the traditional-sized PMMA degradation in air. The calculated kinetic parameters can be used to well predict the thermal degradation behaviors of micron-sized PMMA in air. Additionally, the micron-sized PMMA in air was easier to decompose than the traditional-sized PMMA in air. Non-spontaneous reactions were involved in the thermo-oxidative degradation of micron-sized PMMA. Besides, with the progressing of thermo-oxidative degradation, less energy was required and pyrolytic products with well-ordered structures may be generated.     

硫铁化物氧化自燃的动力学分析

为研究含硫油品储油罐中硫铁化物的自燃倾向性，采用STA8000同步热分析仪对10，15，20℃/min等不同升温速率和15，20，25 mL/min等不同空气流量下的硫铁化物进行试验，并通过获得的TG-DSC曲线研究试样的自燃特性；在此基础上，根据Coat模型，利用不同反应机理函数对热重数据进行分析。结果表明:该试验条件下，硫铁化物的氧化进程符合三级反应动力学机制；得出了硫铁化物在不同升温速率和空气流量下的表观活化能；在560～746℃温度区间内，随着升温速率的增加，空气流量的加大，活化能数值明显减小，自燃倾向性增大。研究结果可为预防和控制因硫铁化物自燃引发的火灾、爆炸事故提供理论参考。     

二叔丁基过氧化物的热失控动力学研究

为研究二叔丁基过氧化物(DTBP)热失控危险性,利用C600微量量热仪对DTBP热分解动力学进行试验研究,测定DTBP在不同升温速率下的起始放热温度和分解热,分别用非等转化率法和等转化率法得到DTBP热分解反应的动力学参数。用非等转化率法确定反应的最佳反应级数为1,相应的活化能分别为137.75、132.60、128.61和122.93 kJ/mol,指前因子分别为8.82×1012、6.69×1012、2.06×1012和3.89×10111/s。用等转化率法确定的活化能范围为102～138 kJ/mol,并拟合出活化能与转化率的关系曲线。结合计算出的动力学参数,通过对DTBP分解机理的分析,可以推断其具有热失控危险性。     

无机酸对硝酸铵热稳定性影响的研究

为了研究硫酸、盐酸两种无机酸对含能材料硝酸铵热稳定性的影响,使用绝热加速量热仪ARC和微量量热仪C80,对纯硝酸铵及硝酸铵和硫酸、盐酸的混合物进行了热分析实验并研究各种样品在恒温以及升温条件下的吸、放热特性。根据化学反应动力学和热力学理论,确定了硝酸铵及其与无机酸的混合物发生放热分解反应的反应动力学参数和热力学参数。基于Semenov热爆炸模型,计算并比较了各样品标准包装的自加速分解反应温度。     

Thermal kinetics analysis of polymerization reaction of styrene-ethylbenzene system

To explore the reaction thermodynamics of a styrene-ethylbenzene mixed system, a differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) analysis was performed on the mixed system with styrene: ethylbenzene mass ratios of 1:0, 4:1, 3:2, and 2:3 at heating rates of 2.5, 5, 7.5, and 10 K/min. The activation energy of the mixed reaction system was calculated using the model-free Kissinger kinetic method, to determine a mixed system of relative stability mixing proportion. The thermodynamic parameters of the styrene-ethylbenzene mixture system at the optimal ratio were obtained using an adiabatic accelerating calorimeter. Further, dynamic thermal parameters such as the activation energy of the hybrid system, pre-exponential factor and order of reaction, TMR, TMRad, and T_D24 were calculated.     

含能材料CL-20的热安全性测试分析

CL-20是一种高能量、高性能的炸药。为了研究CL-20的热分解性能,分别采用DSC-TG、DSC-TG-QMS联用系统和高压型差示扫描量热仪(DSC 204 HP)对CL-20的热安全性进行了测试分析,并计算了CL-20的热力学参数和动力学参数。结果表明,CL-20固体炸药在不同升温速率下的TG曲线基本相似,都只有一个台阶。在升温速率为10 K/min时,CL-20在放热峰温处的活化焓、活化熵和活化自由能分别是177.26 k J/mol、52.61 J/(K·mol)和149.7 kJ/mol。CL-20热分解后的气体产物主要有NO、CO、CO_2和H_2O,离子流强度约为10-9A,其中H_2O的离子流强度最大。不同压力时CL-20热分解的过程不同,在压力高的情况下CL-20分解放热更多,反应过程越剧烈,热安全性越差。与常压下相比DSC放热峰值温度降低。     

偶氮二异丁腈热安全性分析与评估

为获得偶氮二异丁腈(AIBN)在各种热应力条件下的危险参数,通过简化的压力容器试验测试AIBN的热分解激烈性等级,采用差示扫描量热仪(DSC)和绝热量热仪(ARC)对AIBN的热分解过程进行研究,用动力学与热稳定性分析软件AKTS计算动力学参数在整个反应进程中的变化情况,并根据ARC测试结果推算自加速分解温度(TSADT)。结果表明:AIBN的热分解激烈性为Ⅱ类,易呈现爆炸特性;其初始分解温度和TSADT很低,分别约为78℃和61℃,且分解放热过程和熔融吸热过程同时发生。因此,在AIBN的生产、使用、贮存和运输等过程中应加强温度监控,并根据实际情况采取降温措施。     

Dilute Acid Hydrolysis of Cellulose and Cellulosic Bio-Waste Using a Microwave Reactor System

The dilute acid hydrolysis of grass and cellulose with phosphoric acid was undertaken in a microwave reactor system. The experimental data and reaction kinetic analysis indicate that this is a potential process for cellulose and hemi-cellulose hydrolysis, due to a rapid hydrolysis reaction at moderate temperatures. The optimum conditions for grass hydrolysis were found to be 2.5% phosphoric acid at a temperature of 175°C. It was found that sugar degradation occurred at acid concentrations greater than 2.5% (v/v) and temperatures greater than 175°C. In a further series of experiments, the kinetics of dilute acid hydrolysis of cellulose was investigated varying phosphoric acid concentration and reaction temperatures. The experimental data indicate that the use of microwave technology can successfully facilitate dilute acid hydrolysis of cellulose allowing high yields of glucose in short reaction times. The optimum conditions gave a yield of 90% glucose. A pseudo-homogeneous consecutive first order reaction was assumed and the reaction rate constants were calculated as: k₁ = 0.0813 s⁻¹; k₂ = 0.0075 s⁻¹, which compare favourably with reaction rate constants found in conventional non-microwave reaction systems. The kinetic analysis would indicate that the primary advantages of employing microwave heating were to: achieve a high rate constant at moderate temperatures: and to prevent ‘hot spot’ formation within the reactor, which would have cause localised degradation of glucose.     

聚碳酸酯/ABS/蒙脱土纳米复合材料的热重动力学分析

利用直接熔融插层技术制备聚碳酸酯/ABS聚合物合金/蒙脱土纳米复合材料.用热重分析法(TGA)研究了聚合物合金和纳米复合材料的热氧化降解行为.分别采用了无模式函数法(model-freemethod)和多元非线性回归法(multivariate nonlinearregression method)进行动力学评价.由此确定了整个降解过程的表观动力学参数.研究结果表明聚碳酸酯/ABS/蒙脱土纳米复合材料具有较高的热稳定性和阻燃性.两种材料的热氧化降解模型是一个两步分解过程.     

水稻和玉米的热氧化分解特性及几种动力学方法结果的比较

利用热重分析仪在空气气氛、不同的升温速率下对带壳稻谷粉和玉米粒粉进行了热重测试,依据热重实验数据,采用多种热解动力学分析方法计算了水稻和玉米的活化能数值并进行比较,结果表明水稻和玉米的热氧化反应活化能随着转化率出现先增加后降低的趋势,并在转化率为70%左右达到了极大值。     

番龙眼木的热分解失重及动力学研究

木材热解是木材类火灾事件的先导过程,是引起后续的阴燃、着火、燃烧和火焰蔓延等各种现象的重要因素,因此研究木材的热解非常重要。采用热重分析法对番龙眼木的热重特性及反应动力学进行研究。在空气气氛下,研究样品粒径、试验气氛和升温速率对番龙眼木热解特性的影响。对番龙眼木的热解反应过程的分析,采用Flynn-Wall-Ozawa积分法、Kissinger最大速率法和atava-esták积分法对动力学进行处理。试验得到了一些热解动力学的参数,并推断出不同温升速率下番龙眼木的动力学最概然机理方程为反应级数函数,n=4     

基于活化能指标的煤自燃倾向性及发火期研究

在煤的自燃及热分析动力学的基础上,结合对神东矿区3种煤样进行了热重实验,运用热重分析手段对煤从常温到燃点之间的氧化热解过程进行了研究。运用不同动力学机制模型函数分别对热重分析数据进行了处理和相关性分析,结果表明煤炭氧化热解过程符合一级化学反应动力学机制,据此求出活化能等动力学参数。对基于活化能指标的煤的自燃倾向性及自然发火期进行了初步研究。经过研究发现,该方法是科学的、客观的。     

膨胀聚苯乙烯热分解动力学分析和寿命预测

针对既有聚苯乙烯泡沫类外墙外保温系统的防火问题,在空气和氮气气氛下对非阻燃和阻燃型膨胀聚苯乙烯泡沫进行了热重分析。样品由10℃/min、20℃/min、40℃/min和50℃/min四个升温速率从室温加热至800℃。热分解动力学参数由Flynn-Wall-Ozawa(FWO)等转化率方法和多参数非线性回归方法(multivariate non-linear re-gression method)计算,结果表明六溴环十二烷(HBCD)阻燃剂可一定程度上提高EPS的热稳定性。EPS在空气和氮气气氛下热解可认为是单步反应。非阻燃聚苯乙烯泡沫在空气和氮气气氛下的热解过程可由自催化n阶反应机理描述。阻燃EPS在空气气氛下的热解机理为自催化n阶反应,在氮气气氛下则为n阶反应机理。基于动力学参数和反应机理,对聚苯乙烯泡沫在不同温度下的寿命进行了预测。     

过氧化氢异丙苯热稳定性与热安全性研究

为研究过氧化氢异丙苯(CHP)的热稳定性和热安全性,利用C80微量量热仪对CHP在空气中的热分解进行试验研究。利用热分析技术研究CHP的热分解,得到了升温速率对CHP热分解的影响,CHP热分解的活化能,绝热条件下最大反应速率到达时间Tmrad和不同包装下的自加速分解温度。结果表明:随着升温速率的增加,CHP的起始放热温度和最大放热温度随之升高;CHP热分解的活化能范围为52～91 kJ/mol;Tmrad为1,8,24,50和100 h时对应的起始温度分别为118.08,75.41,55.83,44.83和34.52℃;CHP的储罐内径越大,其对应的自加速分解温度越低。     

BIPB的热分解动力学和失控反应模拟

为了评估双(叔丁过氧基)二异丙苯(BIPB)的热危害,对其热分解过程进行多速率的动态扫描C80热分析,用几种简单的热危害评估方法分析其热危害。然后应用模式法、无模式法(Friedman微分等转化率法)分别对试验结果进行处理,得到分解动力学数据,并用ASTM E 698法得到活化能数据,同时用C80、ARC和DSC的试验数据验证分解动力学数据的可靠性。最后利用无模式法的分解动力学数据进行BIPB绝热条件下和非绝热的2m3球形容器中的失控反应模拟,得到类似工艺条件下BIPB的安全控制温度。