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Multi-task deep learning for pollutant source inversion with DFNN, LSTM, and Transformer architectures 使用DFNN、LSTM和Transformer架构进行污染源反演的多任务深度学习
IF 4.2 3区 工程技术 Q2 ENGINEERING, CHEMICAL Pub Date : 2025-12-18 DOI: 10.1016/j.jlp.2025.105886
Yiping Lin, Hong Huang, Xiaole Zhang
Gas leakage incidents in chemical industrial parks can lead to severe economic losses and pose significant risks to human safety. Rapid identification of the leakage source enables timely mitigation, while accurate estimation of the emission strength helps assess the severity of the incident. This study presents a multi-task learning (MTL) framework for source term estimation (STE) that simultaneously predicts source location and time-varying emission strength. Three representative deep learning architectures, a Deep Feedforward Neural Network (DFNN), a Long Short-Term Memory (LSTM) network, and a Transformer, are compared under both constant and dynamic release scenarios. This work provides the first systematic evaluation of these distinct architectures within an MTL framework for STE, demonstrating the advantages of temporal feature learning for inverse modeling applications. A realistic and large-scale dataset is generated using computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and the response factor method (RFM) to simulate dispersion. Optuna-based hyperparameter optimization is employed to ensure reliable model comparison. Results demonstrate that all three models achieve strong inversion performance. The DFNN proves efficient and robust in constant-release scenarios, while the LSTM excels under dynamic conditions, significantly improving the estimation accuracy over a shallow ANN without MTL, reducing the MAE for source strength from 0.394 to 0.147 and increasing the R2 from 0.284 to 0.768. Therefore, for time-varying emissions, the MTL-based LSTM is recommended due to its superior ability to capture temporal dynamics and provide precise rate estimates.
化工园区气体泄漏事故不仅会造成严重的经济损失,还会对人身安全造成重大威胁。快速识别泄漏源有助于及时缓解,而准确估计排放强度有助于评估事件的严重程度。提出了一种同时预测源位置和时变发射强度的多任务学习(MTL)框架。比较了三种具有代表性的深度学习架构,即深度前馈神经网络(DFNN)、长短期记忆(LSTM)网络和Transformer在恒定和动态释放场景下的表现。这项工作首次在STE的MTL框架内对这些不同的体系结构进行了系统评估,展示了时间特征学习在逆建模应用中的优势。利用计算流体力学(CFD)和响应因子法(RFM)对分散进行模拟,生成了一个真实的大规模数据集。采用基于optuna的超参数优化,保证模型比较的可靠性。结果表明,三种模型均具有较强的反演性能。DFNN在恒定释放场景下表现出高效和鲁棒性,而LSTM在动态条件下表现出色,与没有MTL的浅神经网络相比,显著提高了估计精度,将源强度的MAE从0.394降低到0.147,将R2从0.284提高到0.768。因此,对于时变排放,推荐基于mtl的LSTM,因为它具有捕获时间动态和提供精确速率估计的优越能力。
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Experimental investigation of time–frequency characteristics of acoustic signals during boilover in small-scale oil tanks 小型油罐沸腾过程声信号时频特性实验研究
IF 4.2 3区 工程技术 Q2 ENGINEERING, CHEMICAL Pub Date : 2025-12-18 DOI: 10.1016/j.jlp.2025.105881
Yanshan Sha , Dongliang Chen , Feiyang Wu , Qiang Cao , Yucong Zhou , Weihua Zhang , Xin Huang , Minghui Wang
To systematically examine the relationship between the combustion acoustic signals and boilover in oil-storage-tank fires, and to accurately analyze the boilover severity index, small-scale tank experiments were conducted via time-frequency analysis of combustion acoustic signals. By performing small-scale tank fire tests with crude oil and diesel oil, and processing the acoustic data with wavelet denoising and MATLAB routines, the present investigation developed a boiling-state classification framework that relies on the signals’ time-domain waveform, probability density function (PDF), and power spectral density (PSD). In parallel, an integrated analysis was performed to couple these acoustic signatures with flame morphology and temporal evolution. The results demonstrate a responsive relationship between the evolution of the combustion acoustic signals and the boilover stage. Correlation analysis of boilover acoustic signatures with fire dynamics reveals two phenomena: overflow and splash, each displaying distinct acoustic stages and evolutionary trends.
为了系统研究储油罐火灾中燃烧声信号与沸翻的关系,准确分析沸翻的严重程度指标,通过燃烧声信号的时频分析,进行了小型罐体试验。本研究通过对原油和柴油进行小规模罐火试验,利用小波去噪和MATLAB程序对声学数据进行处理,建立了基于信号时域波形、概率密度函数(PDF)和功率谱密度(PSD)的沸腾状态分类框架。同时,进行了综合分析,将这些声学特征与火焰形态和时间演变相结合。结果表明,燃烧声信号的演变与沸腾阶段之间存在响应关系。沸腾溢出声特征与火动力学的相关分析揭示了两种现象:溢出和飞溅,每种现象都表现出不同的声学阶段和演化趋势。
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From incident to insight: Fire risk in modern data centers 从事件到洞察:现代数据中心的火灾风险
IF 4.2 3区 工程技术 Q2 ENGINEERING, CHEMICAL Pub Date : 2025-12-17 DOI: 10.1016/j.jlp.2025.105890
Tylee L. Kareck , Chi-Yang Li , Jiejia Wang , Michael J. Gollner , Qingsheng Wang
Modern data centers are becoming increasingly vital infrastructure, yet several recent high-profile fire incidents have exposed persistent vulnerabilities. As artificial intelligence (AI) technologies continue to advance, these risks will only intensify. Contributing causes of such fires include electrical faults, battery failures, cooling system malfunctions, and human error. This perspective paper synthesizes key information from recently reported incidents and discusses practical fire safety strategies for both prevention (i.e., AI-driven fault detection and fire-safe battery storage) and suppression (i.e., clean agents and liquid nitrogen system). Emerging technologies are highlighted as potential fire safety enhancements, and their development and implementation in modern data centers are recommended. Two relevant methods for fire risk assessment are explored, specifically non-scenario-based consideration of common fire causes and scenario-based examination of recent incidents. These assessment methods should be utilized while considering engineering design practices, operational feasibility, and regulatory alignment to enhance resilience and promote adoption in modern data centers. This work intends to offer a perspective on data center fire risk assessment by examining past incidents, presenting insights into current knowledge gaps, and proposing future research and stakeholder efforts for the improvement of data center fire safety.
现代数据中心正在成为越来越重要的基础设施,然而最近几起备受瞩目的火灾事件暴露了持续存在的漏洞。随着人工智能(AI)技术的不断进步,这些风险只会加剧。导致此类火灾的原因包括电气故障、电池故障、冷却系统故障和人为错误。这篇观点论文综合了最近报道的事故的关键信息,并讨论了预防(即人工智能驱动的故障检测和火灾安全电池存储)和抑制(即清洁剂和液氮系统)的实用消防安全策略。新兴技术被强调为潜在的消防安全增强,并建议在现代数据中心中开发和实施这些技术。探讨了火灾风险评估的两种相关方法,特别是基于非场景的常见火灾原因考虑和基于场景的近期事件检查。这些评估方法应在考虑工程设计实践、操作可行性和法规一致性的同时加以利用,以增强弹性并促进现代数据中心的采用。这项工作旨在通过研究过去的事件,提出对当前知识差距的见解,并提出未来的研究和利益相关者为改善数据中心消防安全所做的努力,为数据中心火灾风险评估提供一个视角。
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Inhibitory effects of varying kaolin concentrations on CH4/H2 explosion characteristics 不同高岭土浓度对CH4/H2爆炸特性的抑制作用
IF 4.2 3区 工程技术 Q2 ENGINEERING, CHEMICAL Pub Date : 2025-12-17 DOI: 10.1016/j.jlp.2025.105889
Shanshan Liu, Dongxu Huang, Yong Pan, Zhenhua Wang, Juncheng Jiang
This study employs laser schlieren imaging and pressure measurement techniques to investigate the impact of kaolin (Ko) on the explosion behavior of CH4/H2 mixtures at various equivalence ratios (0.8, 1.0 and 1.2) and H2 contents (0, 0.3 and 0.9). Results indicate that the inhibitory effect of Ko first increases and then decreases with increasing concentration, achieving optimal suppression at 175 g/m3. Under the same equivalent ratios (φ), the reduction in maximum explosion pressure (Pmax) becomes more pronounced with higher H2 addition (R). At constant R but varying φ, the suppression effect exhibits a different trend: when R = 0 and 0.3, optimal suppression occurs at φ = 0.8. Whereas at R = 0.9, the optimal suppression effect is observed at φ = 1.0, corresponding to a 30.27 % reduction in Pmax. As the Ko concentration increases, dust enhances flow field instability, thereby accelerating the transformation of the flame structure. Meanwhile, higher hydrogen addition (R) intensifies chemiluminescence, and heated Ko particles to emit strong intense thermal radiation. The combined effect of these two factors causes the flame to appear bright white-yellow. A coupled analysis of flame propagation and pressure evolution reveals that, despite differences in φ, the coupled evolution of flame and pressure remains highly similar under the same R. The main distinctions arise in the timing of critical flame development stage and flame brightness. Overall, Ko suppresses explosions primarily through physical mechanisms such as endothermic cooling, dilution and isolation effects, and thermal radiation shielding, and it exhibits particularly strong suppression at high H2 additions.
本研究采用激光纹影成像和压力测量技术,研究了高岭土(Ko)在不同当量比(0.8、1.0和1.2)和H2含量(0、0.3和0.9)下对CH4/H2混合物爆炸行为的影响。结果表明,随着浓度的增加,Ko的抑制效果先增大后减小,在175 g/m3时达到最佳抑制效果。在相同当量比(φ)下,H2加入量(R)越高,最大爆炸压力(Pmax)降低越明显。当R不变,φ变化时,抑制效果呈现出不同的趋势,当R = 0和0.3时,φ = 0.8时抑制效果最佳。而当R = 0.9时,φ = 1.0时的抑制效果最佳,对应于Pmax降低30.27%。随着Ko浓度的增加,粉尘增强了流场的不稳定性,从而加速了火焰结构的转变。同时,较高的加氢量(R)增强了化学发光,加热的Ko粒子发出强烈的热辐射。这两个因素的综合作用使火焰呈现出明亮的白黄色。火焰传播和压力演化的耦合分析表明,尽管φ不同,但在相同的r下,火焰和压力的耦合演化高度相似,主要区别在于临界火焰发展阶段的时间和火焰亮度。总的来说,Ko主要通过吸热冷却、稀释和隔离效应以及热辐射屏蔽等物理机制抑制爆炸,并且在高H2添加时表现出特别强的抑制作用。
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Design and implementation of a VR-based evacuation simulation system: A case study with impaired people 基于vr的疏散模拟系统的设计与实现:以残疾人为例研究
IF 4.2 3区 工程技术 Q2 ENGINEERING, CHEMICAL Pub Date : 2025-12-16 DOI: 10.1016/j.jlp.2025.105888
Jiayue Wang , Huanyu Wang , Liangchang Shen , Liping Kou , Yunhe Tong
In the process industries, incident investigations repeatedly show that deficiencies in evacuation guidance systems contribute to casualties during fires, explosions, and toxic releases. Effective guidance that performs reliably under such hazardous conditions is therefore a critical component of process safety and loss prevention. However, traditional evacuation drills often lack realism, repeatability, and inclusivity, limiting their value for hazard mitigation and safety system optimisation. This study develops a Virtual Reality (VR)-based evacuation simulation platform designed for both safety training and empirical evaluation of evacuation guidance strategies. The system models a five-story enclosed building with configurable layouts, emergency broadcasts, and multiple signage types (graphic-only, text-based, combined, and enhanced with directional or supplementary cues). It enables safe, repeatable testing of human response to process-related emergency scenarios, recording detailed behavioural metrics such as movement trajectories, decision points, and evacuation time. In the case study, 88 % of participants deviated from the designated route at least once, and several intersections showed 10–30 misjudgements. Misjudgement frequency strongly predicted evacuation time, and the optimal signage–broadcast configurations substantially reduced average evacuation times for both hearing-impaired and cognitively impaired participants. The results revealed frequent navigation errors and highlighted guidance combinations tailored to different user needs, such as prominent door and wall signage for hearing-impaired individuals and early verbal alerts aligned with visual cues for those with cognitive impairments. This work introduces a practical tool for loss prevention in the process industries, supporting the design and verification of evacuation systems, training programs, and architectural layouts in alignment with process safety objectives.
在过程工业中,事故调查一再表明,疏散指导系统的缺陷导致火灾、爆炸和有毒物质释放时的人员伤亡。因此,在这种危险条件下可靠执行的有效指导是过程安全和预防损失的关键组成部分。然而,传统的疏散演习往往缺乏现实性、可重复性和包容性,限制了它们在减轻危害和优化安全系统方面的价值。本研究开发了一个基于虚拟现实(VR)的疏散仿真平台,用于安全培训和疏散引导策略的实证评估。该系统模拟了一个五层的封闭式建筑,具有可配置的布局、紧急广播和多种标识类型(纯图形、基于文本、组合、增强方向或补充提示)。它可以安全、可重复地测试人类对过程相关紧急情况的反应,记录详细的行为指标,如运动轨迹、决策点和疏散时间。在案例研究中,88%的参与者至少偏离了一次指定路线,几个十字路口出现了10-30次误判。误判频率对疏散时间有很强的预测作用,而最佳的标识广播配置大大减少了听力受损和认知受损参与者的平均疏散时间。结果显示导航错误频发,并突出了针对不同用户需求量身定制的指导组合,例如为听力受损的人提供显眼的门和墙壁标识,以及为认知障碍的人提供与视觉提示一致的早期口头警报。这项工作介绍了过程工业中预防损失的实用工具,支持疏散系统、培训计划和符合过程安全目标的建筑布局的设计和验证。
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Model and mechanism of the impact of water immersion process on the minimum ignition temperature of coal dust 浸水过程对煤尘最低着火温度影响的模型及机理
IF 4.2 3区 工程技术 Q2 ENGINEERING, CHEMICAL Pub Date : 2025-12-15 DOI: 10.1016/j.jlp.2025.105887
Lingfeng Wang , Haiyan Chen , Zhengdong Liu , Chang Li , Chunmiao Yuan
<div><div>Coal dust explosions pose a major threat to the safety of industrial processes involving coal handling and utilization (e.g., coal mining, coal processing, and coal-fired power generation). The Minimum Ignition Temperature (MIT), as a core parameter for evaluating the risk of coal dust explosions in industrial process safety management, is influenced by multiple coupled factors including water immersion time, coalification degree, volatile matter content, and particle size distribution. This study systematically investigates the mechanism by which coal dust characteristics affect the MIT in the context of industrial water-related coal handling processes and builds a multi-factor predictive model using experimental testing and machine learning methods—with the goal of providing a tool for process safety risk mitigation. The Godbert-Greenwald furnace was employed to measure the MIT of coal dust clouds under various water immersion conditions. Key influencing factors were identified through Pearson and Spearman correlation analyses, with a focus on their relevance to process parameter optimization. The XG-Boost algorithm was utilized to develop a predictive model with features such as water immersion time, volatile matter content, active functional group content, median particle size, dust cloud concentration, and wettability. The results indicate that the volatile matter content (Pearson coefficient −0.78, <em>p</em> < 0.001) and active functional group content (Spearman coefficient −0.71, <em>p</em> < 0.001) are strongly negatively correlated with MIT, serving as key determinants influencing MIT in coal-related industrial processes. Water immersion time shows a moderate negative correlation with MIT (Spearman coefficient −0.50, <em>p</em> < 0.001), with prolonged immersion reducing MIT by 60°C—this elucidates how moisture (a controllable process factor) changes the hydroxyl content and pore structure of coal dust surfaces, thereby lowering the activation energy of oxidation and increasing process safety risks. The XG-Boost model ranks feature importance as follows: volatile matter content > active functional group content > water immersion time > wettability > dust cloud concentration > median particle size—providing clear guidance for prioritizing process parameter monitoring. The determination coefficients (<em>R</em><sup><em>2</em></sup>) for the model training and testing datasets are 0.9999 and 0.9512, with average absolute errors (<em>MAE</em>) of 1.470 × 10<sup>−4</sup> and 1.647, demonstrating a high level of predictive accuracy for supporting real-time process safety decision-making. This study offers a theoretical foundation for the dynamic assessment of coal dust explosion risks in industrial processes with variable coal quality and controllable process parameters. It is advised that in industrial process safety practice, emphasis should be placed on monitoring volatile matter and active functional grou
煤尘爆炸对涉及煤炭处理和利用的工业过程的安全构成重大威胁(例如,煤炭开采、煤炭加工和燃煤发电)。最低着火温度(MIT)是工业过程安全管理中评价煤尘爆炸危险性的核心参数,它受浸水时间、煤化程度、挥发物含量、粒度分布等多重耦合因素的影响。本研究系统地研究了工业用水相关煤炭处理过程中煤尘特性影响MIT的机制,并使用实验测试和机器学习方法建立了多因素预测模型,目的是为过程安全风险降低提供工具。采用戈德伯特-格林沃尔德炉测量了不同浸水条件下煤尘云的MIT。通过Pearson和Spearman相关分析确定了关键影响因素,重点是它们与工艺参数优化的相关性。利用XG-Boost算法建立了一个包含浸水时间、挥发物含量、活性官能团含量、中位粒径、尘云浓度和润湿性等特征的预测模型。结果表明,挥发物含量(Pearson系数- 0.78,p < 0.001)和活性官能团含量(Spearman系数- 0.71,p < 0.001)与MIT呈强负相关,是煤相关工业过程中影响MIT的关键决定因素。浸水时间与MIT呈中等负相关(Spearman系数- 0.50,p < 0.001),浸水时间延长可使MIT降低60°c,这说明水分(一个可控的工艺因素)如何改变煤尘表面的羟基含量和孔隙结构,从而降低氧化活化能,增加工艺安全风险。XG-Boost模型对特征重要性的排序如下:挥发物含量>;活性官能团含量>;浸水时间>;润湿性>;尘云浓度>;中位粒径——为优先监测工艺参数提供了明确的指导。模型训练和测试数据集的决定系数(R2)分别为0.9999和0.9512,平均绝对误差(MAE)分别为1.470 × 10−4和1.647,显示出较高的预测精度,可以支持实时过程安全决策。该研究为煤质变、工艺参数可控的工业过程中煤尘爆炸危险性的动态评价提供了理论基础。建议在工业过程安全实践中,重点监测煤的挥发物和活性官能团含量(过程前质量控制),同时通过调节浸水时间(工艺参数)和润湿性(过程控制指标)来优化过程安全防控策略。
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Synergistic fire suppression of n-heptane pool flames using modified expandable graphite and additive-enhanced water mist 改性可膨胀石墨和添加剂增强水雾对正庚烷池火焰的协同灭火作用
IF 4.2 3区 工程技术 Q2 ENGINEERING, CHEMICAL Pub Date : 2025-12-13 DOI: 10.1016/j.jlp.2025.105883
Xin-Yue Ma , Yan Tang , Fang-Chao Cao , Jun-Cheng Jiang , An-Chi Huang
This study examines the combined suppression of n-heptane pool fires using modified expandable graphite (EGML) and additive-enhanced water mist (WM-APG-ML). EGML, formulated with MgCl2·6H2O and inert additives, generates denser carbon layers during expansion, whereas WM-APG-ML demonstrates diminished surface tension (26.82 mN/m) and smaller droplet size, enhancing flame penetration. Fire suppression trials conducted in a 1.5 m3 chamber revealed that the integrated system extinguished flames within 12 s, utilizing merely 68 g of EGML and 2.5 L of water mist. In comparison to the control group (ABC powder and NaCl water mist), this indicates a 59% decrease in the usage of extinguishing agents. The findings demonstrate that the combination of physical isolation, rapid cooling, and free radical quenching markedly enhances fire-extinguishing efficacy and diminishes the danger of re-ignition, offering a novel approach for oil fire suppression.
本研究考察了改性可膨胀石墨(EGML)和添加剂增强水雾(WM-APG-ML)对正庚烷池火灾的联合抑制作用。添加MgCl2·6H2O和惰性添加剂的EGML在膨胀过程中产生更致密的碳层,而WM-APG-ML表面张力降低(26.82 mN/m),液滴尺寸减小,火焰穿透能力增强。在1.5立方米的室内进行的灭火试验表明,集成系统在12秒内熄灭火焰,仅使用68克EGML和2.5升细水雾。与对照组(ABC粉末和NaCl水雾)相比,这表明灭火剂的使用减少了59%。研究结果表明,物理隔离、快速冷却和自由基猝灭相结合可以显著提高灭火效果,降低再燃危险,为石油灭火提供了一种新的途径。
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Fast and continuous synthesis of 1-methyl-2,4-cyclohexanediamine in a micro-packed bed reactor 微填充床反应器中1-甲基-2,4-环己二胺的快速连续合成
IF 4.2 3区 工程技术 Q2 ENGINEERING, CHEMICAL Pub Date : 2025-12-13 DOI: 10.1016/j.jlp.2025.105882
Junjie Gu , Xinglin Wen , Yong Pan , Lei Ni
1-methyl-2,4-cyclohexanediamine (2,4-MCHD) is the core raw material for the synthesis of high-grade polyurethane. Aiming at the problems of long reaction time and safety risks in batch reactors, a fast and safe synthesis scheme of 2,4-MCHD was proposed. The one-pot catalytic hydrogenation of 2, 4-dinitrotoluene (2, 4-DNT) to 2, 4-MCHD was investigated in a microfilled bed reactor (μPBR) over the 5 %LiOH-5 %Ru/γ-Al2O3 catalyst. The effects of temperature, pressure, gas and liquid volumetric were investigated. Under the optimized condition (180 °C, 7 MPa H2 pressure, 0.6 mL/min liquid flow rate, 40 mL/min gas flow rate), within a residence time of 144 s, the conversion of 2,4-DNT and the selectivity of 2,4-MCHD exceeded 99 % and 80 %, respectively. Compared to the conventional batch mode, an increase of one to two orders of magnitude in space-time-yield (STY) was realized under continuous flow mode. Furthermore, the inherent risks of high-pressure hydrogenation in batch processes are significantly mitigated in the μPBR due to its minimal hydrogen inventory and superior heat and mass transfer characteristics.
1-甲基-2,4-环己二胺(2,4- mchd)是合成高档聚氨酯的核心原料。针对间歇式反应器反应时间长、存在安全隐患的问题,提出了一种快速、安全的2,4-甲基二甲基甲烷合成方案。在微填充床反应器(μPBR)上,以5% lioh - 5% Ru/γ-Al2O3为催化剂,研究了2,4 -二硝基甲苯(2,4 - dnt)一锅催化加氢制2,4 - mchd的反应。考察了温度、压力、气液体积对反应的影响。在优化条件下(180℃,H2压力7 MPa,液体流速0.6 mL/min,气体流速40 mL/min),停留时间为144 s, 2,4- dnt的转化率和2,4- mchd的选择性分别超过99%和80%。与传统的批量模式相比,连续流模式下的时空产率提高了1 ~ 2个数量级。此外,由于μPBR具有最小的氢气库存和优越的传热传质特性,可以显著降低间歇过程中高压加氢的固有风险。
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Risk assessment and key factors analysis of confined space operation using knowledge graph, association rules mining and Bayesian network 基于知识图谱、关联规则挖掘和贝叶斯网络的密闭空间作业风险评估与关键因素分析
IF 4.2 3区 工程技术 Q2 ENGINEERING, CHEMICAL Pub Date : 2025-12-13 DOI: 10.1016/j.jlp.2025.105884
Huaying Cui , Jinlong Zhao , Dina Zhang , Xin Kong , Jianping Zhang
Confined space operation involves working in (semi-)enclosed spaces. While confined space is an important workspace in chemical industry and urban development, there is also an increased risk of injury or even death due to hazardous factors, such as limited entry and exit area or a lack of adequate ventilation. In this paper, an intelligent method was proposed combining knowledge graph (KG), association rules mining (ARM) and Bayesian network (BN) to assess the risk and determine the key factors for confined space operation. First, a causative indicator system was established using 601 previous accidents, for which KG was also constructed to allow automatic extraction of accident causes. Based on the association rules determined by ARM, a risk assessment method was developed using BN. The key factors were analyzed and countermeasures were proposed. The results show that the association between failure to conduct ventilation detection on the site and failure to wear safety protective equipment demonstrates significant correlation strength, while association rule between inadequate safety education and training and failure to wear safety protective equipment also high. By the analysis in BN, it can be seen that the probability of confined space operation accidents is significantly higher (59 %) with the baseline probability of nodes in BN. The other important factors include failure to wear safety protective equipment, blindly rescue, insufficient provision of protective equipment and operation without a license. This study can evaluate the risk and determine key factors in a data-driven manner to reduce the subjectivity, which provides a reference for the targeted safety management of confined space operation.
密闭空间作业包括在(半)封闭空间内工作。虽然密闭空间是化学工业和城市发展的重要工作空间,但由于出入区域有限或缺乏适当通风等危险因素,受伤甚至死亡的风险也在增加。本文提出了一种结合知识图(KG)、关联规则挖掘(ARM)和贝叶斯网络(BN)的密闭空间作业风险评估和关键因素确定的智能方法。首先,以601起事故为例,建立了事故原因指标体系,并构建了KG,实现了事故原因的自动提取。基于ARM确定的关联规则,提出了一种基于BN的风险评估方法。分析了影响因素,提出了对策。结果表明,未在现场进行通风检测与未穿戴安全防护用品之间存在显著的相关强度,安全教育培训不足与未穿戴安全防护用品之间存在较高的关联规律。通过BN中的分析可以看出,以BN中节点的基线概率为基准,密闭空间操作事故的概率明显更高(59%)。其他重要因素包括未穿戴安全防护装备、盲目救援、防护装备配备不足、无照作业等。本研究可以以数据驱动的方式进行风险评估,确定关键因素,降低主观性,为密闭空间作业的针对性安全管理提供参考。
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Characterization of nonuniform methane–air mixture explosions under lateral vent conditions 侧向排气条件下非均匀甲烷-空气混合爆炸的特征
IF 4.2 3区 工程技术 Q2 ENGINEERING, CHEMICAL Pub Date : 2025-12-11 DOI: 10.1016/j.jlp.2025.105880
Qifen Wu , Minggao Yu
This study investigates the explosion characteristics of nonuniform methane–air mixtures under lateral vent conditions, focusing on the interplay between vent positions, pressure dynamics, and flame propagation behaviors. Experiments were conducted in a vertical duct with varying lateral vent configurations, employing uniform and stratified methane–air mixtures. The findings reveal that lateral venting has dual effects of suppression and promotion on explosion intensity. Although vent openings mitigate internal energy and combustible gas accumulation, external explosions triggered by pressure differentials generate backflow that accelerate flame propagation. Specifically, the A1 lateral vent configuration dissipates pressure waves near the vent, minimizing the impact of methane heterogeneity on peak pressures. By contrast, the A2 configuration exhibits overlapping pressure oscillation curves between the uniform and nonuniform mixtures during early stages, with distinct resonance phase divergences in peak timing and magnitude. Top venting demonstrates significantly weaker pressure oscillations compared to lateral setups. Flame propagation transitions from unidirectional upward motion to oscillatory patterns upon vent interaction, with mid-duct lateral vents inducing flame–pressure wave resonance to maximize pressure values. The differences between top and lateral venting stem from directional mismatches: lateral vents facilitate initial flame discharge via lower regions, forming dual-vortex external flames, and top vents maintain columnar downstream propagation. These findings clarify the influence of vent positioning on explosion dynamics and recommend that top vents or bottom near-end side vents be prioritized over mid-duct vents in industrial ducts handling non-uniform methane-air mixtures.
本文研究了非均匀甲烷-空气混合物在侧向通风口条件下的爆炸特性,重点研究了通风口位置、压力动态和火焰传播行为之间的相互作用。实验是在一个垂直的管道中进行的,具有不同的横向通风口配置,采用均匀和分层的甲烷-空气混合物。研究结果表明,侧向通风对爆炸强度具有抑制和促进双重作用。尽管通风口的开启可以减轻内部能量和可燃气体的积聚,但由压力差引发的外部爆炸会产生回流,从而加速火焰的传播。具体来说,A1侧排气孔结构可以消散排气孔附近的压力波,最大限度地减少甲烷非均质性对峰值压力的影响。相比之下,A2结构在均匀和非均匀混合物的早期阶段表现出重叠的压力振荡曲线,在峰值时间和幅度上有明显的共振相位发散。与侧向排气装置相比,顶部排气装置的压力振荡明显减弱。在通风口相互作用下,火焰的传播由单向向上运动转变为振荡模式,中间管道的侧向通风口引起火焰-压力波共振,使压力值最大化。顶部通风口和侧面通风口之间的差异源于方向不匹配:侧面通风口促进火焰从较低区域开始排放,形成双涡外部火焰,顶部通风口保持柱状向下传播。这些发现阐明了通风口位置对爆炸动力学的影响,并建议在处理不均匀甲烷-空气混合物的工业管道中,优先考虑顶部通风口或底部近端侧通风口,而不是中间通风口。
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