Name | Distance to peak overpressure for VCE (TNT-equivalency method) |
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Property | Endpoint Distance |
Type | Function |
Function |
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Unit | m |
Validity Conditions | Substance Type: Flammable; Vapor Cloud Explosion Model: TNT Equivalency; Fire/Explosion Event: Vapor Cloud Explosion; Endpoint Overpressure: ≠ 1 psi |
Precedence | Auto |
Disabled | No |
References |
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Notes | This equation is used when the endpoint overpressure is NOT 1 psi. See U.S. EPA (1999), Equation C-1 (section C-1, page C-1). The equation is based on TNT-equivalency method. Original reference is CCPS (1994). Heat of explosion of trinitrotoluene (TNT) is taken as 4680 kJ/kg. Distance is obtained by multiplication of the cubic foot of the TNT-equivalent mass and the scaled distance. Scaled distance is calculated using an interpolation formula, calibrated using data that relate the overpressure in kPa and the scaled distance in m/kg^(1/3) taken from the TNO Yellow Book, Chapter 5, Figure 5.6. |
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