Volume of natural gas released into the atmosphere in leakage situations - Review and analysis

Abstract

The natural gas leakage rate plays an important factor in simulating leaks in gas transportation and distribution pipelines. The method for leakage rate calculation involves identifying the geometry and type of leak opening, associated with the application of the theories of thermodynamics and gas dynamics, as well as energy conservation equations. In this article, a review and analysis of the flow of gas released into the atmosphere in cases of accidents of this nature is carried out. Such a situation is critical, given that certain leaks can create very extensive danger zones around the immediate vicinity of the leak point.