This project related to a case study for GDF (Gaz de France), which distributes cooking gas through underground pipes. Occasionally, gas pipes can rupture due to accidental penetration or failure of the pipe metal.
Objective: The goal was to understand the “Emergency Response” needed in the event of a gas leak, specifically how much gas might leak, how fast it would spread, and how long it would take to reach the ground level, posing a risk to people and property.
Solution: PORFLOW® was used to study the gas leakage scenario, simulating the time required for gas to reach the surface.
Outcome: For the given scenario, it was found that gas could reach the ground surface within approximately 48 hours. This time frame can be used by the company to determine a response to such accidents.
