A BLEVE (boiling liquid expanding vapor explosion) event can occur when a tank of liquid fuel is in a fire. Spraying water onto the tank may reduce the risk of explosion or else allow fuel to be drained.
Parameter:
(1) fuel capacity of the tank in U.S. gallons
target water flow rate in gallons per minute =
= 5 * SQRT(capacity)
Limitations:
• The flow rate is an approximate volume of water. It may or may not be successful in avoiding the BLEVE event.
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