Abstract
The basic fire triangle of oxygen, fuel, and heat becomes much more complicated when it is used as an experimental model. A discussion of major test variables introduces a comparison of the tube furnace, torch, heated cup (crucible), and radiant heater as fire models for laboratory tests.
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Oxygen Furnace Laboratory Test Civil Engineer Experimental Model
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