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Title: Calculations Of Thermal Radiation Hazards From LNG Fires-A Review Of The State-Of-The-Art
Author: Phani P. K. Raj
Source: American Gas Association 1977
Year Published: 1977
Abstract: The sequence of steps involved in estimating thermal radiation fires has been described. State-of-the-art models and correlations for calculating the size of - and radiation from - fires have been reviewed, and their applicability to LNG fires has been discussed in light of recent experimental data. Limitations of the current models and lack of understanding of the behavior of very large fires are discussed and areas of further research are identified. Curves for atmospheric absorption of radiation have been presented. Formulas and tables for obtaining view factors from skewed cylinders (useful for calculating radiation from dike fires) have been given. Currently used thermal hazard criteria for ignition of cellulosic materials and burn injury to people have been reviewed. The predictions of the damage area obtained by applying the radiation models to the Cleveland LNG fire of 1944 are discussed. Estimation of skin burn distances from an instantaneous spill and ignition of 25,000 m of LNG on water has been made.

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