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ON THE PILOT IGNITION OF MATERIALS BY RADIATION

Simms, D.L. and Hird, D., 1958. ON THE PILOT IGNITION OF MATERIALS BY RADIATION. Fire Research Notes 365


ABSTRACT

Woods of different densities have been exposed to radiation and the ignition times with a pilot flame in different positions have been measured. The question of whether spontaneous and surface ignition may be regarded as special cases of pilot ignition is discussed.



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