Question

2. [Adapted from Crowl 6-9] A barbecue gas cylinder contains 25lb of butane. The cylinder accidentally falls over and ruptures, vaporizing the entire contents of the cylinder. The vapor cloud

is ignited, and an explosion occurs. Estimate the overpressure from this explosion 100ft away. Using Table 6-9 in your textbook,what kind of damage is expected. What kind of safeguards could have been implemented in order to prevent this incident?

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