Analysis of the boiling liquid expanding vapor explosion (BLEVE) of a liquefied natural gas road tanker: The Zarzalico accident

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Abstract
The road accident of a tanker transporting liquefied natural gas (LNG) originated a fire and, finally, the BLEVE of the tank. This accident has been analyzed, both from the point of view of the emergency management and the explosion and fireball effects. The accidental sequence is described: fire, LNG release, further safety valves release, flames impingement on vessel unprotected wall, vessel failure mode, explosion and fireball. According to the effects and consequences observed, the thermal radiation and overpressure are estimated; a mathematical model is applied to calculate the probable mass contained in the vessel at the moment of the explosion. The peak overpressure predicted from two models is compared with the values inferred from the accident observed data. The emergency management is commented. (C) 2015 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
CitacióPlanas, E., Pastor, E., Casal, J., Bonilla, J. Analysis of the boiling liquid expanding vapor explosion (BLEVE) of a liquefied natural gas road tanker: The Zarzalico accident. "Journal of loss prevention in the process industries", 1 Març 2015, vol. 34, p. 127-138.
ISSN0950-4230
Versió de l'editorhttp://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0950423015000418#
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