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Diffusion of flammables in rooms due to leaks from portable air-conditioners or refrigerators working with propane or isobutane.

Author(s) : CLODIC D.

Summary

Three series of tests were carried out: leaks out of portable air conditioners; leaks inside and outside domestic freezers; leaks out of a container. When obstacles on the ground divide the room in smaller areas, because of the "pooling effect" concentrations can reach very high values. Calculations of dilution of gases heavier than air should not take the total volume of a room as the refered volume. Limits for use of flammables based on absolute quantities and heating values should be much more relevant in terms of safety.

Details

  • Original title: Diffusion of flammables in rooms due to leaks from portable air-conditioners or refrigerators working with propane or isobutane.
  • Record ID : 1997-3296
  • Languages: English
  • Publication date: 1996/10/21
  • Source: Source: Pap. int. Conf. Ozone Prot. Technol., Washington, DC
    12 p.; 4 fig.; 5 tabl.; 12 ref.
  • Document available for consultation in the library of the IIR headquarters only.

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