[HTML][HTML] Recent advances on the numerical modelling of turbulent flows

CD Argyropoulos, NC Markatos - Applied Mathematical Modelling, 2015 - Elsevier
This paper reviews the problems and successes of computing turbulent flow. Most of the flow
phenomena that are important to modern technology involve turbulence. The review is …

Thermal stability of foams stabilized by fluorocarbon and hydrocarbon surfactants in presence of nanoparticles with different specific surface areas

Y Sheng, Y Peng, S Zhang, Y Guo, L Ma… - Journal of Molecular …, 2022 - Elsevier
Mixed dispersions of SiO 2 nanoparticles (NPs) with different specific surface areas (SSAs),
nonionic surfactants (APG0810) and fluorocarbon surfactants (FS-50) in water were …

Investigate the causes of fires and explosions at external floating roof tanks: A comprehensive literature review

P Moshashaei, SS Alizadeh, L Khazini… - Journal of Failure …, 2017 - Springer
In recent years, with the development of industry, energy (especially fossil fuels) demand is
increasing. This issue is becoming much more serious in the oil industry. The oil industry …

Safety and risk analysis in digitalized process operations warning of possible deviating conditions in the process environment

C Benson, CD Argyropoulos, C Dimopoulos… - Process Safety and …, 2021 - Elsevier
The process industry operates in high risks and hazardous environments that impose
significant risks on workers' lives, assets-loss, and operational environments. Using the …

Analysis of safety climate factors and safety compliance relationships in the oil and gas industry

C Bensonch, CD Argyropoulos, C Dimopoulos… - Safety science, 2022 - Elsevier
The oil and gas industry's capability to operate effectively in acceptable risks and hazardous
situations is mainly dependent on safety. Infractions of safety standards and procedures are …

A hazards assessment methodology for large liquid hydrocarbon fuel tanks

CD Argyropoulos, MN Christolis, Z Nivolianitou… - Journal of Loss …, 2012 - Elsevier
This paper presents a systematic hazards identification methodology for liquid hydrocarbon
fuel storage tanks, by applying a checklist technique on the accident causes and the …

Thermal stability and insulation characteristics of three-phase fire-fighting foam exposed to radiant heating

R Zhou, X Lang, X Zhang, B Tao, L He - Process Safety and Environmental …, 2021 - Elsevier
The limited stability and heat insulation performance of the traditional aqueous film forming
foam (AFFF) affects its efficiency in fire extinguishing. Recently, functional nanoparticles …

Numerical investigation on handling stability of a heavy tractor semi-trailer under crosswind

Q Zhang, C Su, Y Zhou, C Zhang, J Ding, Y Wang - Applied Sciences, 2020 - mdpi.com
Due to the large lateral area of the trailer and variable road conditions, the handling stability
of a heavy tractor semi-trailer under crosswind is very important for road safety. In this …

Size distribution and concentrations of heavy metals in atmospheric aerosols originating from industrial emissions as predicted by the HYSPLIT model

B Chen, AF Stein, PG Maldonado… - Atmospheric …, 2013 - Elsevier
This study presents a description of the emission, transport, dispersion, and deposition of
heavy metals contained in atmospheric aerosols emitted from a large industrial complex in …

[HTML][HTML] Numerical Simulation of an Isolated N-Heptane Pool Fire

M Baglatzis, K Vasilopoulos, I Lekakis, I Sarris - Fire, 2024 - mdpi.com
Refineries are industrial complexes of great economic importance which are located close to
major cities. A pool fire accident that can occur from an oil leak combined with wind can …