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GLOWING COMBUSTION PHASE [1 record]

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Record 1 2001-03-16

English

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

The stage of burning in which the oxidation of solid fuel is accompanied by incandescence.

CONT

In the glowing phase, all volatile materials have already been driven off and there is no visible smoke; this phase follows the smoldering combustion phase and continues until the temperature drops below the combustion threshold value, or until only noncombustible ash remains.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Feux et explosions
  • Incendies de végétation
OBS

combustion couvante : Combustion lente d'un matériau sans émission de lumière visible et généralement mise en évidence par une augmentation de la température et/ou un dégagement de fumée.

OBS

incandescence : combustion en phase solide.

Spanish

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