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Validation of two models for discharge rate.

John L Woodward1

  • 1Baker Engineering and Risk Consultants, Inc, 3330 Oakwell Ct, San Antonio, TX 78118, United States. Jwoodward@BakerRisk.com

Journal of Hazardous Materials
|June 9, 2009
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Summary

This study validates two-phase discharge models using extensive historical data. Both the energy balance and non-equilibrium models accurately predict discharge rates within a factor of two.

Area of Science:

  • Thermodynamics and fluid dynamics
  • Two-phase flow modeling

Background:

  • Extensive discharge rate data spanning 50 years is available for model validation.
  • Existing models include the homogeneous equilibrium model (HEM) and its enhancements.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To validate single and two-phase discharge models using a wide range of test cases.
  • To compare the predictive accuracy of the energy balance model and the non-equilibrium model (Diener and Schmidt).

Main Methods:

  • Application of numerous test cases to two distinct discharge models.
  • Comparison of model predictions against a substantial historical dataset of discharge rates.

Main Results:

  • Both the energy balance model and the non-equilibrium model provide adequate predictions, generally within a factor of two.

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    • The energy balance and non-equilibrium models are validated as accurate tools for predicting two-phase discharge.
    • Further investigation into experimental data consistency may be warranted.