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4. Glossary
Gas explosion; Gas-phase explosion
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.
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.
Detonating gas; Gaz détonant
Gas liable to detonate.
Gas instable; Unstable gas
Gas liable to give rise to a decomposition explosion....
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Encyclopedia of gases, liquid air https://encyclopedia.airliquide.com/fr
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Standards and norms
- Atmosphères explosives. Prévention de l'explosion et protection contre l'explosion. Partie 1 : Notions fondamentales et méthodologie - Norme EN 1127-1 - 2000
- Explosive atmospheres – Part 20-1: Substance characteristics for gas and vapour classification – Test methods and data (www.afnor.org) - Norme NF EN 60079-20-1 - 2010
- Détermination de la pression maximale d'explosion et de la vitesse maximale de montée...
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