Definitions Flashcards

1
Q

Temperature at which sufficient vapor is produced to sustain continuous flame

A

Flame point

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2
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Temperature at which the liquid spontaneously ignited

A

Auto ignition temperature

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3
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State, process, or instance of combustion in which field or other material is ignited and combined with oxygen, giving off light,heat, and flame

A

Fire

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4
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Ratio of fuel to air (mixture) that will permit explosion/flammability

A

Explosive limits

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5
Q

3 stages of fire science

A

Incipient
Free burning
Smoldering

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6
Q

Temperature at which sufficient vapor is produced to make a spark

A

Flash point

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7
Q

Types of explosions

A

Mechanical
Nuclear
Chemical

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8
Q

Burning of a combustible material and oxidizing substance in close contact at the point of ignition

A

Deflagrate on

Burns less than 1,000m/s

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9
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Extremely rapid process where combustion transfers from one particle to the next particle

A

Detonation

Burning rate less than 1,000m/s

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10
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Methods of initiation

A

Time
Action
Command

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