Experimental Investigation of Flame and Pressure Dynamics After Spontaneous Ignition in Tube Geometry

Spontaneous ignition processes due to high-pressure hydrogen releases into air are known phenomena. The sudden expansion of pressurized hydrogen into a pipe, filled with ambient air, can lead to a spontaneous ignition with a jet fire. This paper presents results of an experimental investigation of the visible flame propagation and pressure measurements in 4 mm extension tubes of up to 1 m length attached to a bulk vessel by a rupture disc. Transparent glass tubes for visual observation and shock wave pressure sensors are used in this study. The effect of the extension tube length on the development of a stable jet fire after a spontaneous ignition is discussed.