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FUEL COMPACTNESS [1 record]

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Record 1 1984-08-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Brush, Prairie and Forest Fires
  • Biomass Energy
DEF

Referring to the number of fuel particles per unit volume or the degree of compaction.

OBS

Loosely compacted fuels generally burn more vigorously than densely compacted fuels.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Incendies de végétation
  • Énergie de la biomasse
CONT

La compacité d'un combustible, c'est-à-dire la quantité de combustible par unité de volume, varie beaucoup selon les types de combustibles. Les feux brûlent plus rapidement des combustibles peu tassés parce qu'il y a une plus grande circulation d'oxygène.

Spanish

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