Mathematical Modeling of the Thermal Effect During the Combustion of an Emergency Blowout of Hydrocarbon Fuel

Abstract

The article demonstrates a reason for developing a scientifically based method for determining the falling heat steam from a fire flame of an emergency blowout of hydrocarbon fuel for liquid and gaseous product. In this case, the fire flame is taken in the form of a cone, inclined under the influence of wind, which will allow obtaining more accurate values. The method will help to identify the falling heat flow at any point in space around the burning flame, taking into account the direction and speed of the wind. The method is also applicable in assessing the thermal impact of a gas stream flame in accidents of gas transmission pipelines. The practical application of the methodology will provide an opportunity to determine safe distances for people involved in the elimination of the accident and fire-fighting, as well as to assess the safe distances for objects located in the heat affected zone.