Research Article

CFD Simulations to Study Parameters Affecting Gas Explosion Venting in Compressor Compartments

Figure 7

Simulated fuel cloud development ( = 1.4 m). The contours represent the mass fraction of fuel. Six time steps are plotted: 0.3 s, 0.5 s, 0.67 s, 0.72 s, 0.78 s, and 0.85 s.