Computer Modeling of Process of Flame Distribution and Attenuation in Narrow Channels

Abstract

The given research presents the mathematical and computer modeling of flame attenuation in narrow channels for different fire extinguishing and explosion suppression compositions. The effect on the combustion reaction is possible with gas mixture components concentration reducing, cooling the combustion zone and slowing down of chain reactions with the help of a phlegmatizing or inhibiting substances, of which the most universal and perspective are powder materials. Therefore, a necessary condition for solving the problems of developing effective flame arresters is to find common indicators and properties of substances that can become criteria for their phlegmatizing ability. The computer model in MatLab was created for methane allowing the choice of diameter and length of channel and velocity of explosion suppression composition, showing the dependence of temperature on length of channel.