LNG: Water Explosions.

Abstract

The report directs attention to a proposed solution of a puzzling problem that has been a cause of concern in the shipment of liquefied natural gas--a type of flameless explosion encountered under certain conditions when liquefied natural gas is spilled into water. The report suggests further research to improve understanding of the phenomenon.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1973
Accession Number
AD0775005

Entities

People

  • D. L. Katz

Organizations

  • National Academy of Sciences

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Energy-Generating Resources
  • Explosions
  • Fossil Fuels
  • Gases
  • Liquefied Natural Gas
  • Liquids
  • Materials
  • Natural Gas

Readers

  • Marine Ecotoxicology
  • Theoretical Analysis.