An
"ignition source" refers to something that can start a fire or cause an explosion. It could be a spark, flame, or hot surface that can ignite flammable materials.
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If these fire weather changes are coupled
with ignition sources and available fuel, they could markedly impact global ecosystems, societies, economies and climate.
If these fire weather changes are coupled
with ignition sources and available fuel, they could markedly impact global ecosystems, societies, economies and climate.
Pre-ignition caused by some
other ignition source such as an overheated spark plug tip, carbon deposits in the combustion chamber and, rarely, a burned exhaust valve; all act as a glow plug to ignite the charge.
There may be inherent fire risks, for example
ignition sources in science laboratories and metal workshops; cooking facilities in domestic science areas and kitchens; and high fire loads in lockers, cloakrooms and resource areas and stores.
McCoy and Zhao leveraged geographic information systems (mapping software) to
identify ignition sources and smoke paths and plotted the home addresses of infants born during a time that would place them in the smoke's path while in utero.
The Energy Release Component provides one measure of fire danger that tracks how dry the vegetation is and, therefore, how likely it is to burn given the
right ignition source, say a lightning strike or smoldering cigarette butt.
Recurrent fires, however, are concentrated in areas favored by the confluence of climate conditions suitable for burning and
ignition sources from humans.
Fires
need ignition sources, and the lack thereof is probably what prevented tundra fires in the past, but unfortunately lightning is moving north with warming.
The Council of Canadian Fire Marshals and Fire Commissioners report that smokers» materials and open flame (cigarettes, lighters and matches) remain the No. 1
ignition source in fatal residential fires.
«They have totally improper storage of materials, completely inadequate electrical systems that provide
an ignition source, and absolutely inadequate emergency response plans,» he says.
All you need is a volatile substance and
an ignition source.
But ammonium nitrate has a potentially lethal downside: If it comes into contact with an open flame or other
ignition source, it explodes violently.
If it comes into contact with
an ignition source, however, it explodes violently, decomposing rapidly into two gases
Many sunscreen sprays contain flammable ingredients, so the agency last month issued a warning: «We recommend that after you have applied a sunscreen spray labeled as flammable, you consider avoiding being near an open flame, sparks or
an ignition source,» said Narayan Nair, a lead medical officer at the FDA.
ALSO, IN THE PRESENCE OF
AN IGNITION SOURCE, THE FUEL LEAK COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE FIRE.
There's not supposed to be
an ignition source on the engine anywhere, but once in a blue moon, a stray spark or an overheated exhaust manifold can make the carb cleaner flare up.
This can result in a fuel leak that could cause a fire if
an ignition source is nearby.
Conequence: A fuel leak in the presence of
an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components increases the risk of a vehicle fire.
Additionally, the leaking fluid increases the risk of a fire in the presence of
an ignition source such as a hot engine or exhaust component.
That increases the risk that the front of the fuel tank could drop and potentially contact the ground, which might result in a rupture and fuel spill (which the presence of a spark or other
ignition source might result in a vehicle fire).
Details: A vehicle may have been assembled with a broken fuel tank control valve, which could cause a fuel leak in a rollover crash and, in the presence of
an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Also, practice regular fire prevention steps, such as unplugging unused appliances, not overloading outlets, keeping flammables away from heat or
ignition sources, etc..
In addition, the added heat has generated more thunderstorms — producing more lightning strikes and other
ignition sources.
As a result of this warming, the added fuels, and a multiplication of fire
ignition sources, Siberian wildfire season now ranges from April through September and often produces fires of a terrible magnitude.
Fire is what happens when you have carbon burn,
an ignition source, and a hot and dry climate.
Fires depend on two variables —
an ignition source and fuel to burn — and the Santa Ana winds increase the availability of both.
He admitted that the propane source would not create the same amount of heat or temperature as the power source that he identified as
the ignition source.
Representatives of the Brasa companies «should have known that any flame visible or invisible in the ethanol - fuelled lamp was
an ignition source, and that vapours from the open refuelling container could act like an invisible wick, leading to combustion of the remaining ethanol in the open refuelling container,» alleges the statement of claim.
When
an ignition source, such as a pilot light, is introduced to a concentrated amount of propane, the result is a powerful blast.
An accidental spark or contact with
an ignition source during a blowout can lead to a catastrophic oil or gas fire.
Fisker Media Statement The investigation located
the ignition source to the left front of the Karma, forward of the wheel, where the low temperature cooling fan is located.
Evidence revealed thus far supports the fact that
the ignition source was not the Lithium - ion battery pack, new technology components or unique exhaust routing.
The ignition source was not yet determined at deadline, and officials were considering arson as a possible cause.