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Simulation Analysis of Air Temperature Effects on Propylene Storage Tank Leaks

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Conference

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Location

Portland, Oregon

Publication Date

June 23, 2024

Start Date

June 23, 2024

End Date

July 12, 2024

Conference Session

Laboratory and Research Skill Development

Tagged Division

Chemical Engineering Division (ChED)

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Mahmud Hasan University of Houston - Downtown

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Mahmud Hasan is an Assistant Professor in the Computer Science and Engineering Technology (CSET) Department at the University of Houston-Downtown. Dr. Hasan earned a Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering from Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology (BUET), Master of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Louisiana State University (LSU), Master of Engineering degree in Mechanical Engineering from Virginia Tech (VT), and Doctor of Philosophy degree in Engineering Science (Mechanical Engineering) from Louisiana State University (LSU). His research interests focus on heat, fluid, structure, renewable and alternating energy (fuel cell, wind turbine) modeling and simulation, including CFD and FEA analysis. His professional experience includes technical positions with oil and gas companies, plastic products and cement manufacturing, gas turbine power plant, and consulting. He is a member of ASME, ASSP, and ASEE.

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Abstract

Advance computer simulations can help getting ideas about chemical spills and how to mitigate those critical emergency situations. A propylene (C3H6) storage tank is considered for this analysis to learn hazard involve from its leaks. The analysis reveals using the software the extent of damage to nearby neighborhoods and surroundings. This analysis also leads to scientific strategies for propylene storage leak safety management. This software is used in the classrooms for this study over the years to teach chemical spill. Students’ comments and responses indicate that they like this software as it is easy to use and has very user-friendly Graphical User Interface (GUI). Classroom and training class discussions using this software will save money to do chemical spill mitigation and control in house with expensive devices. Furthermore, to the best of the author knowledge, this is the first reported work where chemical spill hazards related to air temperature using this software is used which is an inexpensive way to prepare and control chemical spills.

Hasan, M. (2024, June), Simulation Analysis of Air Temperature Effects on Propylene Storage Tank Leaks Paper presented at 2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, Portland, Oregon. https://peer.asee.org/47969

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