Chapter 4 Flashcards
1
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Entrain
A
Draw in solid particles or gases by the flow of fluid
2
Q
Fire
A
Rapid oxidization process, which is a gas-phase chemical reaction restricting in the evolution of light and heat in various intensities
3
Q
Combustion Zone
A
Area surrounding a heat source in which there is sufficient air to feed a fire
4
Q
Fire triangle
A
Heat, oxygen, and fuel
5
Q
Fuel load
A
Quantity of combustible contents in a space
6
Q
Fire point
A
Temp. At which liquid fuel produces vapors to support combustion once the fuel ignites
7
Q
Flow path
A
Space between a intake and exhaust outlet
8
Q
Heat flux
A
Measure the rate of heat transfer to or from a surface
9
Q
Pyrolysis
A
The chemical decomposition of a solid material by heating.
