combustion behavior
81Thermodynamic system — A thermodynamic system is a precisely defined macroscopic region of the universe, often called a physical system, that is studied using the principles of thermodynamics. All space in the universe outside the thermodynamic system is known as the… …
82Balloon (aircraft) — Ballooning redirects here. For the behavior of spiders and other arthropods, see Ballooning (spider). Not to be confused with Airship or Blimp. Balloon …
83Halomethane — compounds are derivatives of methane (CH4) with one or more of the hydrogen atoms replaced with halogen atoms (F, Cl, Br, or I). Halomethanes are both naturally occurring, especially in marine environments, and man made, most notably as… …
84Monroney sticker — Senator Mike Monroney The Monroney sticker or window sticker is a label required in the United States to be displayed in all new automobiles and includes the listing of certain official information about the car. Since the mid seventies the U.S.… …
85Fire ecology — The Old Fire burning in the San Bernardino Mountains (image taken from the International Space Station) Fire ecology is concerned with the processes linking the natural incidence of fire in an ecosystem and the ecological effects of this fire.… …
86Antiknock agent — An antiknock agent is a gasoline additive used to reduce engine knocking and increase the fuel s octane rating. The mixture known as gasoline, when used in high compression internal combustion engines, has a tendency to ignite early (pre ignition …
87Combustibility — German test apparatus for determining combustibility at Technische Universität Braunschweig. Combustibility is a measure of how easily a substance will set on fire, through fire or combustion. This is an important property to consider when a… …
88Energy applications of nanotechnology — Over the past few decades, the fields of science and engineering have been seeking to develop new and improved upon types of energy technologies that have the capability of improving life all over the world. In order to make the next leap forward …
89Cone calorimeter — A cone calorimeter is a modern device used to study the fire behavior of small samples of various materials in condensed phase. It is widely used in the field of Fire Safety Engineering It gathers data regarding the ignition time, mass loss,… …
90Glossary of environmental science — This is a glossary of environmental science.Environmental science is the study of interactions among physical, chemical, and biological components of the environment. Environmental science provides an integrated, quantitative, and… …
