Abstract
Experiments with fires in ducts under forced ventilation conditions indicate that either of two types of fire can occur — oxygen-rich or fuel-rich. The latter is faster moving and generally represents a greater toxicity hazard than the former. It is also possible for such fires to make the transition from oxygen-rich to fuel-rich conditions.
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Roberts, A.F. Fires in ducts under forced ventilation conditions. Fire Technol 6, 13–21 (1970). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02588855
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02588855