The use of aerosol formation, flammability, and explosion information for heat-transfer fluid selection.
The devastating consequences of aerosol/mist explosions have been widely documented, and there are currently efforts to understand the mechanisms of formation and explosion of aerosols. Heat-transfer fluids (HTFs) are particularly susceptible to these hazards, because they are utilized under high pressures and below their flash points, making them more prone to leaking as aerosols. In fact, there is a critical need during design stages for a perception of explosion risks associated with the selection of HTFs. This paper discusses a novel scheme to integrate the knowledge of HTF aerosol formation from leaks in process equipment into the selection of HTFs during the design process. Hazards of aerosols formed from leaks are classified qualitatively using process pressure and droplet sizes.
Krishna
Kiran
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Chemical Engineering Department, Mary Kay O'Connor Process Safety Center, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77843-3122, USA.
Rogers
William J
WJ
Mannan
M Sam
MS
D000336:Aerosols; D055598:Chemical Phenomena; D002627:Chemistry, Physical; D005107:Explosions; D005390:Fires; D015386:Hazardous Substances; D006358:Hot Temperature; D008962:Models, Theoretical; D018570:Risk Assessment
D000336:Aerosols; D015386:Hazardous Substances