COMPUTER MODELING OF FUEL TANK SAFETY VENTING IN FULL SCALE FLAMETESTS GT Development Corporation 6437 South 144th St., Tukwila, WA 98168

Format:

Conference/Event

Author/Creator:

Oliphant, Timothy L., author.

Conference Name:

SAE Future Transportation Technology Conference and Exposition (1987-08-10 : Seattle, Washington, United States)

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

Warrendale, PA SAE International 1987

Summary:

The Bureau of Motor Carrier Safety (BMCS 393.67) requires that vehicular fuel tanks be equipped with venting systems enabling them to pass an enveloping flame test without explosive rupture. This paper presents analytical models of the BMCS specified flame test and also an uncontrolled fire test via computer simulation. Results of experimentally performed flame tests of both types are presented. Comparisons are made with the simulated results that demonstrate consistency between actual tests and analytical predictions. Logical performance objectives of safety venting devices are outlined. Using the performance objectives and the simulations, the spectrum of appropriate application (id est tank volume, tank shape, and fuel type) of safety venting devices is parametrically presented

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Publisher Number:

871560

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Restricted for use by site license