1. BLEVE phenomenon
1.1 Description of the phenomenon
The acronym BLEVE stands for Boiling Liquid Expanding Vapor Explosion. Strictly speaking, BLEVE corresponds to explosive vaporization.
Basically, this phenomenon covers all overheated liquids. If the contents of the tank are non-flammable products, such as liquid oxygen, the BLEVE will result in an "explosion" of the tank, followed by a shock wave. In the case of flammable products such as propane, a fireball will also be observed.
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Bibliography
Websites
AM Birk http://www.me.queensu.ca/People/Birk/Research/ThermalHazards/bleve/ (page consulted on 02/09/2014)
BADORIS http://www.ineris.fr/badoris (page consulted on 02/09/2014)...
Standards and norms
- Design and construction of LPG installations - API 2510 -
- Fire-protection considerations for the design and operation of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Storage Facilities - API 2510 A -
- Standard for Water Spray Fixed Systems for Fire Protection - NFPA 15 -
Regulations
Arrêté du 29 septembre 2005 relatif à l'évaluation et à la prise en compte de la probabilité d'occurrence, de la cinétique, de l'intensité des effets et de la gravité des conséquences des accidents potentiels dans les études de dangers des installations classées soumise à autorisation JO n° 234 du 7 octobre 2005 – NOR : DEVP0540371A.
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