A model for the minimum ignition energy of dust clouds [PDF]
Abstract This study refers to the minimum ignition energy (MIE) of dusts as determined by means of the Hartmann tube. To do so, six different dust with different particle size and properties are employed. A theoretical model is developed to predict the MIE based upon the physical and chemical properties of the dust.
Sepideh Hosseinzadeh +3 more
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Investigation into the Suppression Effects of Inert Powders on the Minimum Ignition Temperature and the Minimum Ignition Energy of Polyethylene Dust [PDF]
The risks associated with dust explosions still exist in industries that either process or handle combustible dust. This explosion risk could be prevented or mitigated by applying the principle of inherent safety. One effective principle is to add an inert material to a highly combustible material in order to decrease its ignition sensitivity.
Chendi Lin +6 more
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Numerical Study and Experimental Validation of Minimum Ignition Energy for Microwave Spark Ignition [PDF]
Microwave plasma ignition has the potential for energy savings and emission reductions, and the minimum ignition energy (MIE) and the lean limit can be determined by microwave spark plugs (MSPs) under the same microwave power. To predict the relationship
Yaoyao Wang +3 more
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The Minimum Ignition Energy of Powder Mixtures
The minimum ignition energy (MIE) is one of the most important parameters for the assessment of explosion risks and the design of protection concepts when handling combustible powders.
Adrien BiselL +4 more
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Minimum ignition energy of hydrogen–ammonia blends in air [PDF]
We present a numerical analysis to calculate the minimum ignition energy of hydrogen–ammonia blends in air at both under and over atmospheric pressure. Unlike previous calculations, we used the full compressible and reactive Navier–Stokes equations coupled with detailed chemical kinetics (San Diego mechanism for hydrogen, complemented with the San ...
E. Fernández-Tarrazo +2 more
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Aspects of laboratory tests for the determination of the minimum ignition energy of the fuel / dust mixture [PDF]
During the technological processes of processing, production, handling and storage of combustible dusts, complex explosive mixtures may occur, the characteristics of which, in most cases, cannot be assimilated with the existing data in the specialized ...
Popa Cătălin Mihai +4 more
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Minimum Values of Voltage, Current, or Power for the Ignition of Fire
Under some circumstances, fires can be ignited by electric current. The two main mechanisms for this are arcing/sparking and hot surfaces. However, it has been viewed for a long time that this will not happen if the voltage, current, energy, or power are
Vytenis Babrauskas
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On the calculation of the minimum ignition energy [PDF]
The success of the initiation of a deflagration by an external energy source depends on the competition of heat conduction and radical diffusion with chemical heat release.
Kurdyumov, V. +3 more
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The Minimum Ignition Energy of Coal Dust in an Oxygen Enriched Atmosphere
In oxy/fuel combustion of coal, the pulverised coal is burned with oxygen at concentrations greater than the currently allowed value of 21 %. This may well provide advantages in carbon sequestration against other technologies such as pre- and post ...
F. Norman, J. Berghmans, F. Verplaetsen
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METHOD OF CALCULATION OF AIR-FUEL MIXTURE MINIMUM IGNITION ENERGY IN GAS ENGINE [PDF]
The improved method of minimum ignition energy calculation in a gas engine that takes into account radiation energy losses in a flame kernel has been presented. Comparison of calculation results using this model with experimental data has been performed.
Abramchuk, F., Kabanov, A., Shvydkyi, D.
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