Deflagration-to-detonation transition in pipes: The analytical theory

Abstract

Herein, we discuss the fundamental aspects of the deflagration-to-detonation transition (DDT) phenomenon in the framework of the analytical theory. This semi-empirical approach facilitates prediction of the pressure rise and the shock wave speed for a given fuel type and concentration, which may be of significant interest for the design and assessment of petrochemical plants by field-safety engineers. The locally observed DDT phenomenon explored in the present experiments is also discussed, and the measured pressure rise is compared with the theoretical predictions. (C) 2018 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.