Modelling The Fireballs From Methane Releases

Abstract

Fireballs occurring on ignition of accidentally released fuel present a major danger because of emission of strong heat radiation. .4ssessment of the fireball parameters is inlporta~lt for fire safety and risk a~ialysis. In this paper a numerical model for the burning of a methane cloud released into the atnlosphere is presented. The internal structure of the fireball arising upon ignition of the release is revealed and the main stages of burning are discussed.