LNG: WATER EXPLOSIONS

The report directs attention to a proposed solution of a puzzling problem that has been a cause of concern in the shipment of liquefied natural gas--a type of flameless explosion encountered under certain conditions when liquefied natural gas is spilled into water. The report suggests further research to improve understanding of the phenomenon.

• Corporate Authors:

  National Academy of Sciences

  2101 Constitution Avenue, NW
  Washington, DC  United States  20418
• Authors:
  • KATZ, D L
• Publication Date: 1973-3

Media Info

• Pagination: 63 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Hazardous materials; Liquefied natural gas; Safety
• Subject Areas: Railroads; Safety and Human Factors;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00054479
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: National Technical Information Service
• Report/Paper Numbers: Final Rpt
• Contract Numbers: DOT-CG-11775
• Files: NTIS, TRIS
• Created Date: Jun 18 1974 12:00AM