Probabilistic Assessment of Time to Reach the Lower Explosive Limit Following Accidental Methane Leaks
By: Cristian Rădeanu and Ladislau Radermacher
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Language: English
Page range: 71 - 102
Submitted on: May 8, 2026
Accepted on: Sep 10, 2026
Published on: Oct 6, 2026
Published by: University of Petrosani
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