A Propellent & Chemical Spill and Dispersion Model
Abstract
The defense services transport, store and use many kinds of chemicals including fuels, oxidizers, propellants and weapons related chemicals. Many of these chemicals are volatile and may form dense vapor clouds if they are released into the atmosphere. Depending on the physical properties of the chemical, storage conditions, release conditions and weather conditions different types of vapor clouds may be formed (heavy clouds, aerosol bearing clouds, instantaneous puffs, continuous plumes, etc.). In addition, some of the chemicals may react with ambient moisture. It has been shown in the literature that the behavior of heavy vapor clouds is considerably different from that of neutral density vapor clouds. Keywords: Heavy gas dispersion, Hazard assessment, Atmospheric dispersion, Chemical hazard.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 22, 1988
- Accession Number
- ADA200025
Entities
People
- Bruce A. Kunkel
- John A Morris
- Phani K. Raj
Organizations
- Air Force Research Laboratory