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3 . 73 D 0 . 684
V s , crit =
where:
Vs,crit =
0. 368
x s
L
A
1 .05
0 . 001
2 . 05
D=
xs =
L=
u=
0 . 67
A=
where:
SG =
SG
( SG1 )0. 33
specific gravity of the vented gas (air =1)
43 . 8D 1 . 35
h s=
where:
hs =
=
x s
L A
1 .05
106
0 . 702
stack height required, m (from a reference point where a flammable mixture can form)
multiplier to give momentary concentrations, commonly 2.5 to 5
Use 2.5 generally
Example Calculation
Inputs
D=
Gas =
xs =
L=
u=
MW of Gas
=
Calculations
SG =
A=
Vs,crit =
hs =
150
Propane
100
2.1
1
44.1
2.5
mm
%
%
m/s
kg/k-mol
1.523
1.642
6.28 m/s
9.7 m
ation , % v/v