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1. Preventing slick fires
1.1 Slick fire reminder
Slick fire is a self-sustaining combustion phenomenon. In fact, combustion does not apply to the liquid itself, but involves the vapors emitted by the product. For a fuel to burn, it must emit flammable vapors. In the case of liquid fuels, flammable vapours are released by evaporation of the liquid phase. In the case of solids, a more complex process involving decomposition, fusion or pyrolysis is required to produce flammable gases or distillates.
Thus, combustion takes place in the gas phase, where flames develop. The exothermicity of the combustion reaction releases energy, part of which is transferred to the fuel, thereby sustaining the emission of flammable gases. Consequently, to prevent the outbreak of a slick fire, limit the size...
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Law no. 87-565 of July 22, 1987 on the organization of civil security, the protection of forests against fire and the prevention of major risks (JORF of July 23, 1987).
Decree no. 88-622 of May 6, 1988 on emergency plans in application of law no. 87-565 of July 22, 1987 on the organization of civil security, the protection of forests against fire and the prevention of major risks...
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