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Explosion de gazExplosions et conséquences (MRI)
9ECTS (EU)
1Coefficient
32:00Hours
Séquencement
Learning objectives
The purpose of this module is to define the different types of explosions that may occur in industrial environments. Gaseous, solid and liquid explosions are examined. The nuclear-type explosion is not addressed under RAI.
Prerequisites
| Module | Teaching unit | Semester |
|---|---|---|
| Thermal Engineering | Engineering Sciences 5 | S5 |
| Thermochemistry | Engineering Sciences 5 | S5 |
| Fluid Mechanics | Engineering Sciences 5 | S5 |
| Compressible Fluid | EA: Mechanics and Energy 1 | S7 |
| Physical and Chemical Risks | EA: Process Engineering 1 | S7 |
Program
- Deflagration: flame propagation mechanism, laminar flame velocity, flame instability, unconfined space deflagration, confined space deflagration
- Detonation: Chapman-Jouguet theory, Zel'dovich-von Neuman-Döring theory; detonation wave structure, detonation domain
- Gas cloud explosion: explosion risk assessment, TNT equivalent concept, multi-energy method, Hopkinson laws
- Flashlight
- BLEVE: radiation, wave of breath, fragmentation
Assessment
Reported and supported accident analysis project.
References
- Griffiths J.F., Barnard J.A., Flame and combustion, Blackie academic & professional
- Borghi R., Destriau M., de Soete G., Combustion and flames, Ed. Technip
- Baker W.E., Cox P.A., Westine P.S., Explosion and Evaluation, Elsevier
- Kinney G.F, Explosive shocks in air, Mac Millan, London
Skills
2| Ref. | Verb | Description | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| C2_1 | justify | the physical phenomena involved in gas explosions | 3 |
| C2_1 | calculate | effects of explosions | 3 |