Abstract
The effect of flexible obstacles with varying thicknesses on the explosion characteristics of combustible gas in a simulated confined duct (cross section 80 mm × 80 mm, length 3 m) was experimentally investigated, aiming to reduce the huge losses caused by gas explosion accidents in the process industries and mining industries. In this paper, plant fiber membranes with an opening area of 0 and thicknesses of 0.105 mm, 0.210 mm, 0.315 mm, 0.420 mm, 0.525 mm, and 0.630 mm were selected as flexible obstacles. The thickness of the flexible obstacle determines the strength of its compressive resistance. The characteristics of overpressure and flame during methane explosions are analyzed and conclusions are drawn. Results indicate that several shock wave reflection processes occur before the diaphragm ruptures, resulting in turbulent flames. In addition, the explosion wave generated numerous shock reflections during the rupture process of the diaphragm, which was gradually discharged downstream of the pipe by ejection as the pressure wave accumulated in front of the diaphragm. It should be noted that the thickness of the flexible obstacle determines the pressure accumulation in front of the membrane. Generally, the thinner the flexible obstacle, the less intense the turbulent flame is induced by the flexible obstacle, decreasing the contact area between the unignited gas downstream of the pipeline and the turbulent flame area. In conclusion, with an increase in the thickness of the flexible barrier, it exhibits a mechanism of initially suppressing and subsequently enhancing the impact on methane explosions. The increase of the thickness of the flexible obstacle motivates the flame propagation speed, which leads to an increase of turbulence intensity and explosion intensity.
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