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

Table 1

Results of grid independence.

Grid number	Cell size (m)	Grid cells	Overpressure peak (barg)	Max. rate of pressure rise (barg/s)	Computing time (h)
Number 1	0.50	110592	0.1016	10.51	1
Number 2	0.30	513600	0.1169	12.82	5
Number 3	0.21	1481544	0.1249	13.24	15