Field experiments on dense gas dispersion

A summary of some experimental data on LNG safety

“…This test programme gave results that were in qualitative agreement with the findings of the Shell Maplin field trial series [8]. That is, a dispersing cloud could be ignited at its edges at locations where the mean concentration was below the lower flammable limit, due to turbulent fluctuations in concentration.…”

Lessons learned from LNG safety research

“…All of these cold, dense gas dispersion effects have been observed experimentally [5,[7][8][9][10][11]. Fig.…”

A review of large-scale LNG spills: Experiments and modeling

“…Tests were conducted at Maplin Sands, England by the National Maritime Institute and were sponsored by Shell [52][53][54][55]. These tests were performed in order to obtain dispersion and thermal radiation data on 20 spills of LNG and 14 spills of propane onto water for instantaneous and continuous spills.…”