title: Thin-layer boilover in diesel-oil fires: Determining the increase of thermal hazards and safety distances.
abstract: A study of the effects of thin-layer boilover on large hydrocarbon fires was carried out. In the experiments, diesel-oil was burned in pools with diameters ranging from 1.5 to 6m. Previous models used to predict emissive power during the stationary state were analysed and successively modified in order to accurately predict thermal hazard during the water ebullition phase. It was discovered that the increase in emissive power during thin-layer boilover is greater when the pool diameter is smaller. Furthermore, the required increases in safety distances in the case of accidents involving this dangerous phenomenon are provided.
authors.affiliation: Centre d'Estudis del Risc Tecnològic (CERTEC), Chemical Engineering Department, Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, Diagonal 647, 08028 Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain. fabio.ferrero@upc.edu
authors.forename: Fabio
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Ferrero
authors.forename: Miguel
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Muñoz
authors.forename: Josep
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Arnaldos
mesh_terms: D005390:Fires; D005742:Gasoline; D015386:Hazardous Substances; D006838:Hydrocarbons; D008962:Models, Theoretical; D009821:Oils; D012449:Safety
chemical_list: D005742:Gasoline; D015386:Hazardous Substances; D006838:Hydrocarbons; D009821:Oils