Deflagration of different H2-air homogeneous mixture in combustion tube with adjustable transverse venting varying from 0% to 40%. Comparison of terminal flame speed and FA conditions for H2-air and hydrocarbon mixtures (CH4, C3H8).
What phenomena were studied
FA and combustion propagation within the tube under transverse venting.
What phenomena / effects can be studied
Prediction of FA and terminal flame speeds in different fuel-air mixtures.
Instrumentation
Pressure and light transducers, video for general overview.
Test variables
Fuel concentration, BR, vent ratio
Data description / Data completeness
Pressure and light signals vs time. All data digitized
Data availability
Available as property of FZK
Source of data / Reference
FZK internal reports
Why were chosen
Hydrogen-air deflagration of accidental releases in partially vented environment. Comparison with conventional fuels.
