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Simulation and Damage Analysis of an Accidental Jet Fire in a High-Pressure Compressed Pump Shelter

  • Jang, Chang Bong (Bureau of Occupational Safety Research, Occupational Safety and Health Research Institute, Korea Occupational Safety and Health Agency) ;
  • Choi, Sang-Won (Bureau of Occupational Safety Research, Occupational Safety and Health Research Institute, Korea Occupational Safety and Health Agency)
  • Received : 2016.03.07
  • Accepted : 2016.06.22
  • Published : 2017.03.30
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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.

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