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In this paper, we investigate the evaporation mass flow originating from spills of gas-oline. Large spills of gasoline may form during partial or complete roof sinkings or inthe case of perforations at various deck fittings at external floating roof tanks usedfor the storage. Additionally, spills may form in the retention area in the case of leak-ages at pipes or at the hull. The aim is to predict the order of magnitude of real-scaleevaporation mass flow. The determined evaporation mass flows will be used in arelated project as input values for subsequent dispersion modeling in the vicinity ofthe tanks. This is relevant for questions of fire and explosion protection as well as forenvironmental protection aspects in tank farms or refineries, which use externalfloating roof tanks. The measurements presented in this paper were compared withpredictions by empirical models and investigations of evaporations from small floorspills, round-bottom flask, or from Petri dishes published in the literature. The maingoal of this paper is to test the applicability of empirical models to provide reasonableevaporation mass flows as input for CFD dispersion simulations.
Protection from explosion events requires the determination of key safety parameters like lower explosion limit, maximum explosion over-pressure, and maximum rate of pressure rise. These parameters are routinely obtained through standard tests performed typically either in a 20 L-sphere or a 1 m3-container. But several aspects are worth a closer investigation. Firstly, the test apparatus must be able to disperse a fairly uniform dust cloud. However, previous investigations showed that actually the current dispersion system can be improved. Secondly, the influence of humidity on the explosivity is not considered in current standards. It is just stated that the relative humidity should be checked and noted down, though some provisions exist in American standards. Thirdly, the ignition delay time is sometimes modified to study the impact of the dust cloud turbulence on flame propagation but is often misunderstood.
Maybe these aspects have not been thoroughly considered for micron powders. However, in the case of nanopowders, the importance of these influencing factors was shown in order to duly evaluate explosion parameters. Experimental evidences confirm these aspects and alternative solutions will be presented.
Estimation of self-heating temperatures for large volumes - application of heat flux measurement
(2019)
Model free estimation of activation energy from DSC can show strong deviation from other methods (complex mechanism).
First results show good agreement between heat flux from adiabatic and isothermal microcalorimeter.
Due to high sensitivity of microcalorimeters the extrapolation can be checked at relevant storage temperatures.
Higher reliability for extrapolations (check of applied model).
Heat flux measurements provide an alternative test method.
Die BAM stellt sich mit verschiedenen Themen auf der EUROPEAN CONFERENCE 2019 ON PLANT & PROCESS SAFETY vor. Die Themen sind eine Auswahl von Forschungs- und Dienstleistungsarbeiten, die zur Prozesssicherheit geleistet werden und beinhalten Druckentlastungsvorgänge, Sicherheit von Biogasanlagen, Pipelinesicherheit und sicherer Einsatz von Sauerstoff.
The presentation introduces the BAM as well as the experimental possibilites at the BAM TTS in the first part. The general possibilities regarding Power2Gas with respect to hydrogen production by electrolysis are preseneted. Furthermore the Hydrogen Strategy of Germany and the status quo regarding grenn energy solutions in the transport sector are given. In the last part of the presentation a short overview of relevant investigations in the field of hydrogen safety and alternative fuels for cars as well as perspectively planned investigations of the BAM in this area are presented.
Explosion and decomposition limits of flammable and chemically unstable gases were determined experimentally in a closed autoclave with an ignition energy higher than the standard 10 J a 20 J. The ignition source was a lightning arc caused by an exploding wire igniter as described in EN 1839 B. With a newly developed ignition system a graded ignition energy between 3 J and 1000 J was generated. Different types of gases were studied with this ignition system: methane as a typical fuel gas and reference gas for some standards for explosion limit determination, the refrigerant R32 (difluoromethane) as a mildly flammable gas with low burning velocity and high minimum ignition energy compared with methane as well as the chemical unstable gases acetylene, nitrous oxide and ethylene oxide, which can decompose explosively in the absence of air or other oxidizers. It was found that the influence of strong ignition sources on explosion and decomposition limits can be very different for different systems. In case of methane only the upper explosion limit was influenced significantly by the ignition energy, whereas the lower explosion limit was constant. In a standard test vessel with an inner volume of 14 dm3 it was difficult to quantify the upper explosion limit of methane exactly with the strong ignition source, because the explosion pressure did not increase abruptly near the explosion limit, but steadily over a large concentration range. Probably a larger explosion vessel is more appropriate in this case. In case of R32 however, it was the lower explosion limit that was influenced significantly by the ignition energy and not the upper explosion limit. A particularly strong dependency from the ignition energy was found for the decomposition limits of the chemically unstable gases in nitrogen. Here special regard is necessary in practical applications, if uncommonly strong ignition sources cannot be excluded.
Again and again in case of a fire a bursting of acetylene cylinders occure. In the case of such a cylinder failure, these represent an enormous threat to fire and rescue services. BAM has been dealing for many years with the effects of acetylene cylinder failure. The presentation introduces BAM's experimental work in this area and outlines various options for action to reduce the risk for fire and rescue services. In the beginning BAM as well as the experimental possibilities at the BAM TTS are presented.
Lithium Ion Batteries - Europe and Germany in general and BAM with safety aspects in particular
(2019)
The article introduces the BAM as well as the experimental possibilities at the BAM TTS in the first part. The second part explains general aspects of the electromobility strategy and the research landscape on lithium batteries in Germany and Europe. In the last part of the presentation current investigations on the safety of lithium batteries as well as perspectives planned investigations of the BAM in this area are presented.
CEQAT-DGHS Interlaboratory Test Programme for Chemical Safety - Need of Test Methods Validation -
(2019)
Safety experts, manufacturers, suppliers, importers, employers or consumers must be able to rely on the validity of safety-related test methods and on correct test results and assessments in the laboratory. Via the eChemPortal lots of data from the REACH registration dossiers are available. However, the quality and correctness of the information remains in the responsibility of the data submitter. Unfortunately, we found more or less appropriate information on physicochemical properties and concluded that more quality or adequacy of any data submitted will be needed.
Interlaboratory tests play a decisive role in assessing the reliability of test results. Interlaboratory tests on different test methods have been performed by Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung und –prüfung (BAM) and Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt (PTB) in collaboration with the QuoData GmbH during the last 10 years. Significant differences between the results of the participating laboratories were observed in all interlaboratory tests. The deviations of the test results were not caused only by laboratory faults but also by deficiencies of the test method.
In view of the interlaboratory test results the following conclusions can be drawn:
• To avoid any discrepancy on classification and labelling of chemicals it should become state of the art to use validated test methods and the results accompanied by the measurement uncertainty.
• A need for improvement is demonstrated for all examined test methods. Thus, interlaboratory tests shall initially aim at the development, improvement and validation of the test methods and not on proficiency tests.
• The laboratory management and the practical execution of the tests need to be improved in many laboratories.
• The term "experience of the examiner" must be seen critically: A "long experience with many tests" is not necessarily a guarantee for correct results.