The present study deals with the biostratigraphic and geochemical analysis of the Cenomanian-Turonian deposits of the Thénièt El Manchar district in the Bellezma-Batna Range, and their vertical fluctuations. A 180 m-thick profile is described in this area. This reference section encompasses the ‘Marnes de Smail’ Formation, subdivided into four lithostratigraphic units (IA, IB, IC, and ID respectively) and dated of the Cenomanian (ammonites and coral), and the base of the ‘Dolomies de l’Oued Skhoun’ Formation (unit IIA), dated of the Lower Turonian (planktonic foraminifers). Both qualitative and quantitative analysis of foraminifers (planktonic and/or benthonic), ostracodes and of geochemical indices, lead us to reconstitute the evolution of both palaeoenvironmental and palaeobathymetrical changes during this time interval. Subsequently units IA, IB, IC and the lower part of unit ID (all Cenomanian) are displaying agglutinated benthonic foraminifers and complete ostracode shells, as evidence of a shelfal environment and weak hydrodynamism. Within these deposits microfaunal assemblages display a low-to-medium species diversity and a relatively high specimen abundance, supporting evidence of normal trophic conditions and water oxygenation. The upper part of unit ID (topmost Cenomanian), and unit IIA (basal Turonian) are documenting an environmental setting into deeper conditions, supported by the standard event succession already recorded in northern Africa, namely: the abundance of planktonic foraminifers, the occurrence of ‘filaments’ and the sudden reduction of ostracofauna. Furthermore the total carbonate isotope fluctuations (δ¹³C and δ¹⁸O) are documenting isotopic anomalies related to palaeoenvironmental changes. The δ¹³C results, coupled with those of TOC, are evidencing a low primary productivity while the δ¹⁸O data are supporting a temperature rise as the main potential drive of the onset of OAE2. These paleoenvironmental assertions are consistent with the regional paleogeographic context and are highlighting tethysian features.

The present study deals with the biostratigraphic and geochemical analysis of the Cenomanian-Turonian deposits of the Thénièt El Manchar district in the Bellezma-Batna Range, and their vertical fluctuations. A 180 m-thick profile is described in this area. This reference section encompasses the ‘Marnes de Smail’ Formation, subdivided into four lithostratigraphic units (IA, IB, IC, and ID respectively) and dated of the Cenomanian (ammonites and coral), and the base of the ‘Dolomies de l’Oued Skhoun’ Formation (unit IIA), dated of the Lower Turonian (planktonic foraminifers). Both qualitative and quantitative analysis of foraminifers (planktonic and/or benthonic), ostracodes and of geochemical indices, lead us to reconstitute the evolution of both palaeoenvironmental and palaeobathymetrical changes during this time interval. Subsequently units IA, IB, IC and the lower part of unit ID (all Cenomanian) are displaying agglutinated benthonic foraminifers and complete ostracode shells, as evidence of a shelfal environment and weak hydrodynamism. Within these deposits microfaunal assemblages display a low-to-medium species diversity and a relatively high specimen abundance, supporting evidence of normal trophic conditions and water oxygenation. The upper part of unit ID (topmost Cenomanian), and unit IIA (basal Turonian) are documenting an environmental setting into deeper conditions, supported by the standard event succession already recorded in northern Africa, namely: the abundance of planktonic foraminifers, the occurrence of ‘filaments’ and the sudden reduction of ostracofauna. Furthermore the total carbonate isotope fluctuations (δ¹³C and δ¹⁸O) are documenting isotopic anomalies related to palaeoenvironmental changes. The δ¹³C results, coupled with those of TOC, are evidencing a low primary productivity while the δ¹⁸O data are supporting a temperature rise as the main potential drive of the onset of OAE2. These paleoenvironmental assertions are consistent with the regional paleogeographic context and are highlighting tethysian features.

The present study deals with the biostratigraphic and geochemical analysis of the Cenomanian-Turonian deposits of the Thénièt El Manchar district in the Bellezma-Batna Range, and their vertical fluctuations. A 180 m-thick profile is described in this area. This reference section encompasses the ‘Marnes de Smail’ Formation, subdivided into four lithostratigraphic units (IA, IB, IC, and ID respectively) and dated of the Cenomanian (ammonites and coral), and the base of the ‘Dolomies de l’Oued Skhoun’ Formation (unit IIA), dated of the Lower Turonian (planktonic foraminifers). Both qualitative and quantitative analysis of foraminifers (planktonic and/or benthonic), ostracodes and of geochemical indices, lead us to reconstitute the evolution of both palaeoenvironmental and palaeobathymetrical changes during this time interval. Subsequently units IA, IB, IC and the lower part of unit ID (all Cenomanian) are displaying agglutinated benthonic foraminifers and complete ostracode shells, as evidence of a shelfal environment and weak hydrodynamism. Within these deposits microfaunal assemblages display a low-to-medium species diversity and a relatively high specimen abundance, supporting evidence of normal trophic conditions and water oxygenation. The upper part of unit ID (topmost Cenomanian), and unit IIA (basal Turonian) are documenting an environmental setting into deeper conditions, supported by the standard event succession already recorded in northern Africa, namely: the abundance of planktonic foraminifers, the occurrence of ‘filaments’ and the sudden reduction of ostracofauna. Furthermore the total carbonate isotope fluctuations (δ¹³C and δ¹⁸O) are documenting isotopic anomalies related to palaeoenvironmental changes. The δ¹³C results, coupled with those of TOC, are evidencing a low primary productivity while the δ¹⁸O data are supporting a temperature rise as the main potential drive of the onset of OAE2. These paleoenvironmental assertions are consistent with the regional paleogeographic context and are highlighting tethysian features.

The present study deals with the biostratigraphic and geochemical analysis of the Cenomanian-Turonian deposits of the Thénièt El Manchar district in the Bellezma-Batna Range, and their vertical fluctuations. A 180 m-thick profile is described in this area. This reference section encompasses the ‘Marnes de Smail’ Formation, subdivided into four lithostratigraphic units (IA, IB, IC, and ID respectively) and dated of the Cenomanian (ammonites and coral), and the base of the ‘Dolomies de l’Oued Skhoun’ Formation (unit IIA), dated of the Lower Turonian (planktonic foraminifers). Both qualitative and quantitative analysis of foraminifers (planktonic and/or benthonic), ostracodes and of geochemical indices, lead us to reconstitute the evolution of both palaeoenvironmental and palaeobathymetrical changes during this time interval. Subsequently units IA, IB, IC and the lower part of unit ID (all Cenomanian) are displaying agglutinated benthonic foraminifers and complete ostracode shells, as evidence of a shelfal environment and weak hydrodynamism. Within these deposits microfaunal assemblages display a low-to-medium species diversity and a relatively high specimen abundance, supporting evidence of normal trophic conditions and water oxygenation. The upper part of unit ID (topmost Cenomanian), and unit IIA (basal Turonian) are documenting an environmental setting into deeper conditions, supported by the standard event succession already recorded in northern Africa, namely: the abundance of planktonic foraminifers, the occurrence of ‘filaments’ and the sudden reduction of ostracofauna. Furthermore the total carbonate isotope fluctuations (δ¹³C and δ¹⁸O) are documenting isotopic anomalies related to palaeoenvironmental changes. The δ¹³C results, coupled with those of TOC, are evidencing a low primary productivity while the δ¹⁸O data are supporting a temperature rise as the main potential drive of the onset of OAE2. These paleoenvironmental assertions are consistent with the regional paleogeographic context and are highlighting tethysian features.

The present study deals with the biostratigraphic and geochemical analysis of the Cenomanian-Turonian deposits of the Thénièt El Manchar district in the Bellezma-Batna Range, and their vertical fluctuations. A 180 m-thick profile is described in this area. This reference section encompasses the ‘Marnes de Smail’ Formation, subdivided into four lithostratigraphic units (IA, IB, IC, and ID respectively) and dated of the Cenomanian (ammonites and coral), and the base of the ‘Dolomies de l’Oued Skhoun’ Formation (unit IIA), dated of the Lower Turonian (planktonic foraminifers). Both qualitative and quantitative analysis of foraminifers (planktonic and/or benthonic), ostracodes and of geochemical indices, lead us to reconstitute the evolution of both palaeoenvironmental and palaeobathymetrical changes during this time interval. Subsequently units IA, IB, IC and the lower part of unit ID (all Cenomanian) are displaying agglutinated benthonic foraminifers and complete ostracode shells, as evidence of a shelfal environment and weak hydrodynamism. Within these deposits microfaunal assemblages display a low-to-medium species diversity and a relatively high specimen abundance, supporting evidence of normal trophic conditions and water oxygenation. The upper part of unit ID (topmost Cenomanian), and unit IIA (basal Turonian) are documenting an environmental setting into deeper conditions, supported by the standard event succession already recorded in northern Africa, namely: the abundance of planktonic foraminifers, the occurrence of ‘filaments’ and the sudden reduction of ostracofauna. Furthermore the total carbonate isotope fluctuations (δ¹³C and δ¹⁸O) are documenting isotopic anomalies related to palaeoenvironmental changes. The δ¹³C results, coupled with those of TOC, are evidencing a low primary productivity while the δ¹⁸O data are supporting a temperature rise as the main potential drive of the onset of OAE2. These paleoenvironmental assertions are consistent with the regional paleogeographic context and are highlighting tethysian features.

BLEVE is one of major accidents observed in gas industry causing severe damage to people and environment. Its effects are manifested in three ways: shock wave propagation, fireball radiation and fragments projection. To assess these effects, risk decision-makers often use Quantitative Risk Analysis (QRA). In most cases, QRA data are obtained from empirical correlations. However, these correlations are not very satisfactory because they generally overestimate BLEVE effects and do not take into account geometry effects. In order to overcome the limitations of these empirical approaches, CFD modeling appears as a powerful tool able to provide more accurate data to better realize QRA. In this paper, the objective is to develop a CFD methodology in order to predict BLEVE thermal effects. Numerical simulations are carried out using the CFD code FDS. A sensitivity analysis of numerical models is performed in order to choose the right parameters allowing to model the fireball dynamics. The models retained are based on a single-step combustion using EDC model coupled with a LES turbulence model. Predictions show good agreement in comparison with results issued from three large-scale experiments. Furthermore, a case study on a propane accumulator in an Algerian gas processing unit is carried out.