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Presenter: Joseph Scheffey

The hazards associated with the use of non-listed, composite intermediate bulk containers (IBCs) in operations scenarios are severe; a potential mitigation strategy using a passive cellular glass insulation material, combined with a containment vessel, was explored. Initial tests characterized the potential liquid discharge (leak) scenarios from various size puncture areas in the side of composite IBCs; earlier predictions were validated. In the passive material tests, two scenarios were investigated: an unignited spill (ignition occurring after the spill has drained into the containment vessel); and, ignited spill, where an ignition source is intimate with leaking fuel. For unignited spills, the cellular glass insulation was very effective in reducing the overall heat threat. The cellular glass insulation was less effective for the ignited spill scenario.