ignition temperature

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ignition temperature

[ig′nish·ən ‚tem·prə·chər]

(chemistry)

The lowest temperature at which combustion begins and continues in a substance when it is heated in air. Also known as autogenous ignition temperature; ignition point.

(plasma physics)

The lowest temperature at which the fusion energy generated in a plasma exceeds the energy lost through bremsstrahlung radiation.

ignition temperature

Of a material, the minimum temperature required to initiate combustion.

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The minimum auto ignition temperature of the diluted oil is determined by the most volatile species in the diluted oil--the heavy species of gasoline in the oil, the auto ignition temperatures of which are close to those of diesel fuel.

Influence of crankcase oil properties on low-speed pre-ignition encountered in a highly-boosted gasoline direct injection engine

High ignition temperature indicates higher heat capacity of a biomass [13].

Combustion behavior and thermal analysis of agricultural and woody biomass blends

The obtained results of ignition temperature and self-ignition indicate that the impact of both additives on the flammability of the volatile phase, formed as a result of the thermal decomposition of PES, is insignificant taking into account the initiation of combustion that uses the Mo[O.

Investigation into the influence of flame retardant additives on some fire properties of polyester materials applying small-scale testing techniques

By decreasing the radius of particles, the ratio of the surface to the volume of heat transfer increases, which is led to enhancement of heat transfer rate to particles; therefore, the particles vaporize and reach to the ignition temperature sooner; finally, burning velocity and flame temperature increase with decreasing the particles radius.

Mild combustion in micro organic dust cloud considering radiation effect/Nesmarkus degimas organiniu mikrodaleliy dulkiu debesyje

The thermal ignition temperature (T be0 or T TIT ) are obtained by substituting E eo and T e0 into Zhang et al.

Thermal Behavior, Non-Isothermal Decomposition Reaction Kinetics and Thermal-Safety Evaluation on 3-Amino-4-chloroximidofurazan

The higher octane is required solely to increase the ignition temperature of the fuel to avoid knocking.

Myths about octane rating

f] K Auto Ignition Temperature AIT K Deflagration Index (gas and dust) [K.

Idicadores intrinsicamente seguros para las explosiones en la industria de procesos

Whereas machinery incorporating a flameproof enclosure may exhibit interior temperatures above the ignition temperature for the particular gas, the principle behind the "increased safety" concept aims at avoiding unacceptably high temperatures at all points inside and on the motor.

Increased safety high tension motor with on line condition monitoring instrumentation system for explosive atmosphere

Gases and vapours are sub-divided into temperature classes depending on their ignition temperature, with increasing specifications from T1 to T6:

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Therefore, determination and comparison of the substantial initiation parameters (ignition and flash ignition temperature, ignition and flash ignition induction period and critical heat flux) enables us to make a relative comparison of materials or products from the point of fire dynamics.

Impact of oxygen concentration on ignition time of birchwood

Flammable materials are grouped according to the ignition energy (gas groups) and classified for their minimum ignition temperature (temperature class).

Intrinsically safe acoustic emission transducers

Properties Values Latent heat (kJ/kg) 855 Octane number 106 Lower calorific value 2600 Boiling point (oC) 78 Self ignition temperature (oC) 420