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December 5, 2022
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Influence of Bends in the Functionality of Passive Explosion Isolation Valves

Publicated to: Applied Sciences-Basel. 12 (22): 11654- - 2022-11-01 12(22), DOI: 10.3390/app122211654

Authors:

Garrido-Ceca, I; Puig-Gamero, M; Ramírez-Gómez, A
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Affiliations

Adix Ingn, CM-42 Salida 118,Via Serv Direcc Toledo Km 2, Tomelloso 13700, Spain - Author
Univ Politecn Madrid, Dept Ingn Mecan Quim & Disetio Ind, Madrid 28012, Spain - Author
Univ Politecn Madrid, E-28040 Madrid, Spain - Author
Universidad Politécnica de Madrid - Author
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Abstract

Explosion isolation flap valves are one of the most used explosion protection systems in process industries; research is essential to improve them and to minimise both human and material losses when dust explosions take place. In this regard, there is little knowledge on the effect of bends in the functionality of these protective systems; hence, the main aim of this work is to bridge this gap. Large-scale dust explosions were performed, using three different types of dust: metal dust and two types of organic dust. In order to analyse the effect of bends in the functionality of these protective systems, results using a straight duct and one with bends were compared for each dust tested. In addition, the influence of the bend radius on aluminium dust explosions was also evaluated. The results indicated that the effect of bends depended on the explosive characteristics of the dust. However, for aluminium and maize starch dusts, bends led to higher pressures and flame velocities. Relevant information is provided to help decision-making when designing these valves. Moreover, such data can be used for consideration in the discussions held by the task force entrusted with developing the standard used to assess their functionality.
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Keywords

accelerationbendcoal-dustdust explosionsflame speedflap valvegas-explosionspressureresiduesseveritysiloBendDust explosionFlame propagationFlame speedFlap valvePressure

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Bibliometric impact. Analysis of the contribution and dissemination channel

The work has been published in the journal Applied Sciences-Basel due to its progression and the good impact it has achieved in recent years, according to the agency WoS (JCR), it has become a reference in its field. In the year of publication of the work, 2022, it was in position 42/90, thus managing to position itself as a Q2 (Segundo Cuartil), in the category Engineering, Multidisciplinary. Notably, the journal is positioned en el Cuartil Q2 para la agencia Scopus (SJR) en la categoría Engineering (Miscellaneous).

Independientemente del impacto esperado determinado por el canal de difusión, es importante destacar el impacto real observado de la propia aportación.

Según las diferentes agencias de indexación, el número de citas acumuladas por esta publicación hasta la fecha 2025-12-21:

  • WoS: 1
  • Scopus: 1
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Impact and social visibility

From the perspective of influence or social adoption, and based on metrics associated with mentions and interactions provided by agencies specializing in calculating the so-called "Alternative or Social Metrics," we can highlight as of 2025-12-21:

  • The use, from an academic perspective evidenced by the Altmetric agency indicator referring to aggregations made by the personal bibliographic manager Mendeley, gives us a total of: 3.
  • The use of this contribution in bookmarks, code forks, additions to favorite lists for recurrent reading, as well as general views, indicates that someone is using the publication as a basis for their current work. This may be a notable indicator of future more formal and academic citations. This claim is supported by the result of the "Capture" indicator, which yields a total of: 3 (PlumX).

With a more dissemination-oriented intent and targeting more general audiences, we can observe other more global scores such as:

  • The Total Score from Altmetric: 1.
  • The number of mentions on the social network X (formerly Twitter): 1 (Altmetric).

It is essential to present evidence supporting full alignment with institutional principles and guidelines on Open Science and the Conservation and Dissemination of Intellectual Heritage. A clear example of this is:

  • The work has been submitted to a journal whose editorial policy allows open Open Access publication.
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Leadership analysis of institutional authors

There is a significant leadership presence as some of the institution’s authors appear as the first or last signer, detailed as follows: First Author (Garrido-Ceca I) and Last Author (RAMIREZ GOMEZ, ALVARO).

the authors responsible for correspondence tasks have been GARRIDO CECA, IGNACIO and Garrido-Ceca I.

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