A laboratory volcano (6): application to Kilauea
Critical gas flux:
d = f(critical gas flux)
B = f(e,rc,rt)
Qc: critical gas flux (m3/s)
s: surface tension (kg.s-2)
rliq: liquid density (kg.m-3)
mliq: liquid viscosity (Pa.s)
d: bubble diameter
(m)
e: gas volume
fraction
rt : reservoir
radius (m)
rc : conduit
radius (m)
estimated from
the fire fountain
height at transition
fire fountain/ effusive
Qc: critical gas flux: 50 kg/s