Objective The project aim to improve the understanding of the processes that occur in accidental flashing releases of liquids at high pressure, and to enhance the predictive capabilities of engineering tools used in hazard assessment. Flammable atmospheres contain on the order of 5-10% (hydro-carbon) gas. Such concentrations are only possible close the release. Detailed understanding of the source is required in order to obtain reliable predictions of the hazardous region. The project comprises four activities: Lab-scale experiments to improve knowledge about the release processes. The formulation of mathematical/physical models based on data from the experiments. Algorithms developed to implement the mathematical description into robust, efficient and correct simulation models. Finally, design and execution of large scale experiments to provide validation data for the developed models. Fields of science natural scienceschemical sciencesorganic chemistryhydrocarbonssocial sciencessociologygovernancecrisis management Programme(s) FP5-EESD - Programme for research, technological development and demonstration on "Energy, environment and sustainable development, 1998-2002" Topic(s) 1.1.4.-7. - RTD activities of a generic nature Call for proposal Data not available Funding Scheme CSC - Cost-sharing contracts Coordinator GEXCON AS EU contribution No data Address FANTOFTVEGEN 38 5892 BERGEN Norway See on map Links Website Opens in new window Total cost No data Participants (3) Sort alphabetically Sort by EU Contribution Expand all Collapse all INSTITUT NATIONAL DE L'ENVIRONNEMENT INDUSTRIEL ET DES RISQUES France EU contribution No data Address PARC TECHNOLOGIQUE ALATA 60550 VERNEUIL EN HALATTE See on map Total cost No data UNIVERSITY OF HERTFORDSHIRE United Kingdom EU contribution No data Address College lane AL10 9AB HATFIELD See on map Total cost No data VON KARMAN INSTITUTE FOR FLUID DYNAMICS Belgium EU contribution No data Address 72,CHAUSSEE DE WATERLOO 72 1640 RHODE-ST-GENESE See on map Total cost No data