Property Estimator

NameTNO flash fraction equation
PropertyFlash Fraction
TypeFunction
Function
[Tb:K]*[cp:J/kg.K]/[dHv:J/kg]*log([TST:K]/[Tb:K])
Validity ConditionsState of Matter: Gas; Storage Condition: Pressure; Storage State: Liquid
Precedence1
DisabledNo
ReferencesU.S. EPA, "Risk Management Program Guidance for Offsite Consequence Analysis", 1999
Notes

See U.S. EPA (1999), equation D-37 (section D.11, page D-24). The equation is based on the TNO document, Methods for the Calculation of the Physical Effects of Escape of Dangerous Material (1980), Chapter 4, "Spray Release". Weight fraction of vapor before expansion is assumed to be 0.

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Created: Serkan GIRGIN, 2012/11/19 14:30:08 – Updated: Serkan GIRGIN, 2012/11/21 09:43:13

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