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Experimental Study on the Explosion Parameters of n-Decane Aerosol under Saturated Vapor Pressure
Yue Wang1, Xueling Liu2, Chang Qi3
1Key Laboratory of Coal Resources and Green Mining in Xinjiang, Ministry of Education, Xinjiang Institute of Engineering, Urumqi 830023, China.
Abstract:
This research aims to conduct a comprehensive investigation and analysis of the effects of particle size and concentration on crucial explosion parameters in n-decane aerosols. Two sets of n-decane aerosols with different concentrations were initially measured, with Sauter mean diameters of 22 and 38 μm, respectively. These measurements served as the foundation for understanding the impact of the particle size on explosion parameters. Subsequently, experiments were performed on n-decane aerosols with various concentrations, utilizing an ignition energy of 40.32 J. The analysis focused on critical explosion parameters including the lower flammability limit, explosion pressure, explosion temperature, and flame propagation delay time. Through thorough examination of the data obtained from these experiments, the research elucidated the relationship between n-decane concentration, particle size, and these explosion parameters.
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