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Afterglow of a Myth

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Figures 9 to 12: Release of propane and hydrogen from the liquid phase between buildings during experiments of BAM in the framework of the EQHHPP project. The different behavior of the gases is obvious: while the propane cloud remains near the ground, the hydrogen cloud rises. (Neither gas is visible; the white cloud of condensed water gives a rough idea of the domain of an explosive mixture.)

Fig. 9 and Fig. 11: Propane release

Fig. 10 and Fig. 12: Hydrogen release

Fig. 9 and Fig. 10: close-up

Fig. 11 and Fig. 12: the same from a greater distance

Picture credit: Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing (BAM), Berlin

 

Figure 9 (Propane)

Figure 9

 

Figure 10 (Hydrogen)

Figure 10
 

Figure 11 (Propane)

Figure 11
 

Figure 12 (Hydrogen)

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