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

Table 4

Relevant parameters of accident scenarios.

Parameters	Numerical values
Vent area ratio	0.1, 0.2, 0.5, 0.8, 1.0, 1.1, 1.2 and 1.6
Activation pressure	0.05, 0.1, 0.15, 0.2, 0.25 and 0.3 barg
Mass per unit area of vent panels	5, 10, 12.5, 20, 40 and 60 kg⋅m^−2
Volume blockage ration (VBR)	0, 0.008, 0.016, 0.024 and 0.032