Теоретические основы оценки аэродинамического воздействия ветровых потоков на сооружения завода по подготовке и сжижению природного газа

Abstract

Leaks (spills) of liquefied gases evaporate rapidly on the ground (water) and initially generate a cold plume of heavy vapors. The plume spreads fast downwind, heats up with time, and can become positively volatile in case the concentration of interest for the study (above the lower flammability limit) is reached; therefore, the plume can rise and transform into a vapor cloud. The plume or the vapor cloud can ignite in the flash form. Such situations are possible at liquefied natural gas production plants or regasification units where large amounts of explosive substances are handled involving changes in their aggregate state. The article analyses the significance of the wind impact on the facilities of natural gas liquefaction plants for regular operation and the potential consequences of emergencies. In order to assess the wind impact, the direct numerical modeling of the structure of local wind flows generated at the airflow around the plant facilities by vertical method is suggested. An example of numerical modeling for a natural gas liquefaction plant based on the modular constructions of the process line is provided.