Omega 15 - Formalization of knowledge and tools in the area of major risks - Vessel bursts, phenomenology and effect modelling


Description

This report W-15 presents a synthesis of current knowledge about the phenomenon of vessel bursts, as, for example, the atmospheric or pressurized storage containing a pressurized gaseous phase at the time of rupture. The burst can be due to an increase in pressure in the vessel or to a deterioration of its physical properties. 
The environmental effects of a vessel burst considered in this report are first, the release of a pressure wave, and second, the projection of fragments. The pressure wave results froms the brutal release of the gas contained in the vessel or from vapor if the vessel contains an overheated liquid. This report presents four global methods for effects prediction: the Baker's and UFIP's methods and the Shock Tube-TNT PROJEX and DIFREX methods developed by Ineris.