Tag: Bleve Explosion

What does b.l.e.v.e. mean? What does B.l.e.v.e. stand for, “Boiling Liquid Expanding Vapor Explosion.” It is an acronym for a particular type of explosion that can occur when a pressurized vessel containing a boiling liquid (such as propane or gasoline) suddenly ruptures. A decrease in pressure due to a rupture in the vessel caused by…