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Title

Numerical Simulation Study on the Diffusion Characteristics of High-Pressure Hydrogen Gas Leakage in Confined Spaces.

Authors

Li, Feng-Ming; Zhang, Yuan; Wei, Zheng-Nan; Yuan, Lin; Li, Jia-Dong; Gong, Liang; Zhu, Chuan-Yong

Abstract

Hydrogen, as one of the most promising renewable clean energy sources, holds significant strategic importance and vast application potential. However, as a high-energy combustible gas, hydrogen poses risks of fire and explosion in the event of a leakage. Hydrogen production plants typically feature large spatial volumes and complex obstacles, which can significantly influence the diffusion pathways and localized accumulation of hydrogen during a short-term, high-volume release, further increasing the risk of accidents. Implementing effective hydrogen leakage monitoring measures can mitigate these risks, ensuring the safety of personnel and the environment to the greatest extent possible. Therefore, this paper uses CFD methods to simulate the hydrogen leakage process in a hydrogen production plant. The study examines the molar fraction distribution characteristics of hydrogen in the presence of obstacles by varying the ventilation speed of the plant and the directions of leakage. The main conclusions are as follows: enhancing ventilation can effectively prevent the rapid increase in hydrogen concentration, with higher ventilation speeds yielding better suppression. After a hydrogen leak in a confined space, hydrogen tends to diffuse along the walls and accumulate in corner areas, indicating that hydrogen monitoring equipment should be placed in corner locations.

Subjects

GAS leakage; RENEWABLE energy sources; MOLE fraction; HYDROGEN production; VENTILATION

Publication

Processes, 2024, Vol 12, Issue 12, p2711

ISSN

2227-9717

Publication type

Academic Journal

DOI

10.3390/pr12122711

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