Simulation and Damage Analysis of an Accidental Jet Fire in a High-Pressure Compressed Pump Shelter.
10.1016/j.shaw.2016.06.005
- Author:
Chang Bong JANG
1
;
Sang Won CHOI
Author Information
1. Bureau of Occupational Safety Research, Occupational Safety and Health Research Institute, Korea Occupational Safety and Health Agency, Ulsan, Republic of Korea. swchoi@kosha.or.kr
- Publication Type:Original Article
- Keywords:
computational fluid dynamics;
jet fire;
Kameleon FireEX;
radiation;
temperature
- MeSH:
Chemical Hazard Release;
Fires*;
Hydrodynamics;
Plants
- From:Safety and Health at Work
2017;8(1):42-48
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
BACKGROUND: As one of the most frequently occurring accidents in a chemical plant, a fire accident may occur at any place where transfer or handling of combustible materials is routinely performed. METHODS: In particular, a jet fire incident in a chemical plant operated under high pressure may bring severe damage. To review this event numerically, Computational Fluid Dynamics methodology was used to simulate a jet fire at a pipe of a compressor under high pressure. RESULTS: For jet fire simulation, the Kemeleon FireEx Code was used, and results of this simulation showed that a structure and installations located within the shelter of a compressor received serious damage. CONCLUSION: The results confirmed that a jet fire may create a domino effect that could cause an accident aside from the secondary chemical accident.
