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BLEVE - Effect modeling methods

Author: Anousone CHAMPASSITH

Publication date: October 10, 2014

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1. Description of BLEVE mechanisms

1.1 BLEVE definition

BLEVE is an acronym for Boiling Liquid Expanding Vapour Explosion.

It refers to the phenomenon of violent vaporization resulting from the almost instantaneous venting of a pressurized liquid initially stored at a temperature significantly higher than its atmospheric boiling point. In accident situations, this venting is the result of a loss of containment in the storage tank.

The definition proposed by INERIS in is as follows: "A BLEVE corresponds to...

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