
6. Glossary
Gas-phase deflagration; Gas-phase deflagration
Propagation of a flame front moving at subsonic speed in unburnt gas.
Gas-phase detonation; Gas-phase detonation
Propagation of a flame front travelling at supersonic speed in unburnt gas.
Gas-phase explosion; Explosion de gaz
Inflammation of a gaseous phase accompanied by a pressure and sound effect.
Homogeneous gas-phase explosion; Explosion de gaz homogène
Spontaneous ignition of a gaseous phase occurring throughout the volume it occupies.
Flamme de décomposition ; Decomposition flame
Flame produced by the decomposition of an unstable gas.
Fuel gas; Gaz carburant
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Bibliography
- (1) - INRS - Les mélanges explosifs. - Ibid., Partie 1 : Gaz et Vapeurs, ED 911, ISBN 2-7389-1183-8 (1994) (2004) http://www.inrs.fr/
- (2) - MEDARD (L.) - Les explosifs occasionnels....
Websites
Encyclopedia of gases, liquid air https://www.airliquide.com/fr/media/lencyclopedie-gaz
IOS application for Ipad and Iphone https://itunes.apple.com/fr/app/encyclopedie-des-gaz/
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Standards and norms
- Explosive atmospheres – Part 20-1: Substance characteristics for gas and vapour classification – Test methods and data https://www.afnor.org/ - NF EN 60079-20-1 - 06-10
- Explosive atmospheres – Part 20-1: Substance characteristics for gas and vapour classification – Test methods and data http://www.afnor.org - CEI 60079-20-1 - 2010
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