The goal of the project Assessing the Influence of Real Releases on Explosions (AIRRE) was to gain an improved understanding of the effect realistic releases and turbulent flow conditions have on the consequences of accidental gas explosions in the petroleum industry.
The project included an experimental campaign with delayed ignition of natural gas jets with a mass flow in excess of 100 kg/s, either directed into congested regions with two different congestion levels or into an open area. The large-scale experimental campaign was conducted at the Spadeadam test site in the UK.
This research was a (Joint Industry Project) conducted by Gexcon, DNV GL Spadeadam Research and Testing, University of Bergen, GRTgaz, Ineris, Engie, Shell, Total and Research and Council Norway (RCN).
