Research Article

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

Table 6

Results of orthogonal experimental design.

CaseVent area ratioVent activation pressure (barg)Mass per unit area of vent panels (kg⋅m−2)Volume blockage ratioOverpressure peak (barg)

(1)0.10.05500.1545
(2)0.10.10100.0080.2918
(3)0.10.15200.0160.3225
(4)0.10.20400.0240.8971
(5)0.10.25600.0321.1497

(6)0.20.05100.0320.3593
(7)0.20.102000.1129
(8)0.20.15400.0080.1729
(9)0.20.20600.0160.2598
(10)0.20.2550.0240.3126

(11)0.50.05400.0160.0848
(12)0.50.10600.0240.1668
(13)0.50.1550.0320.2095
(14)0.50.201000.2065
(15)0.50.25200.0080.2573

(16)0.80.05600.0080.0573
(17)0.80.1050.0160.1127
(18)0.80.15100.0240.1985
(19)0.80.20200.0320.2940
(20)0.80.254000.2570

(21)1.20.05200.0240.0722
(22)1.20.10400.0320.1695
(23)1.20.156000.1629
(24)1.20.2050.0080.2037
(25)1.20.25100.0160.2705