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Numerical Simulation of Diffusion Characteristics and Hazards in Multi-Hole Leakage from Hydrogen-Blended Natural Gas Pipelines

Haolin Wang and Xiao Tian ()
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Haolin Wang: School of Engineering and Technology, China University of Geosciences (Beijing), Beijing 100083, China
Xiao Tian: School of Engineering and Technology, China University of Geosciences (Beijing), Beijing 100083, China

Energies, 2025, vol. 18, issue 16, 1-20

Abstract: In this study, a 3D model is developed to simulate multi-hole leakage scenarios in buried pipelines transporting hydrogen-blended natural gas (HBNG). By introducing three parameters—the First Dangerous Time (FDT), Ground Dangerous Range (GDR), and Farthest Dangerous Distance (FDD)—to characterize the diffusion hazard of the gas mixture, this study further analyzes the effects of the number of leakage holes, hole spacing, hydrogen blending ratio (HBR), and soil porosity on the diffusion hazard of the gas mixture during leakage. Results indicate that gas leakage exhibits three distinct phases: initial independent diffusion, followed by an intersecting accelerated diffusion stage, and culminating in a unified-source diffusion. Hydrogen exhibits the first two phases, whereas methane undergoes all three and dominates the GDR. Concentration gradients for multi-hole leakage demonstrate similarities to single-hole scenarios, but multi-hole leakage presents significantly higher hazards. When the inter-hole spacing is small, diffusion characteristics converge with those of single-hole leakage. Increasing HBR only affects the gas concentration distribution near the leakage hole, with minimal impact on the overall ground danger evolution. Conversely, variations in soil porosity substantially impact leakage-induced hazards. The outcomes of this study will support leakage monitoring and emergency management of HBNG pipelines.

Keywords: hydrogen-blended natural gas; multi-hole leakage; numerical simulation; diffusion characteristics; hazard analysis; buried pipeline (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: Q Q0 Q4 Q40 Q41 Q42 Q43 Q47 Q48 Q49 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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