combustion heat
91spontaneous combustion — noun ignition of a substance (as oily rags) resulting from an internal oxidation process • Hypernyms: ↑ignition * * * noun [noncount] technical : burning that is caused by chemical actions inside of something rather than by heat from the outside… …
92Simple cycle combustion turbine — A Simple Cycle Combustion Turbine (SCCT) is a type of gas turbine most frequently used in the power industry. It differs from a combined cycle machine in that it has no provision for waste heat recovery.AdvantagesThe main advantage of an SCCT is… …
93internal-combustion engine — [in tʉr′nəlkəm bus′chənen′jən, in tʉrn′ lkəm bus′chən] n. an engine, as in an airplane, automobile, etc., that obtains its power from heat and pressure produced by the combustion of a fuel and air mixture inside a closed chamber or cylinder …
94Ceramic heat cell — A ceramic heat cell, also known as Caloric Porous Structure Cell (CPSC), is a ceramic device to convert thermal enegy to mechanical work by combustion of, in principle, any fuel that can be vapourised and pre mixed with air. The cell is designed… …
95external-combustion engine — [eks tʉr′nəlkəm bus′chən, eks tʉrn′ lkəm bus′chən; ik stʉr′nəlkəm bus′chən, ik stʉrn′ lkəm bus′chən] n. an engine, as a steam engine, that obtains its power from heat produced by burning fuel outside the cylinder, turbine, etc. * * * …
96Principal oxidation reactions in the combustion of coal — ▪ Table Principal oxidation reactions in the combustion of coal reaction change in heat (in British thermal units per pound mole) carbon + oxygen = carbon dioxide −169,293 hydrogen + oxygen = water −122,971 sulfur + oxygen = sulfur dioxide… …
97spontaneous combustion — noun Combustion without an external source of heat …
98Spontaneous combustion, or self-heating, of coal — A naturally occurring process caused by the oxidation of coal. It is most common in low rank coals and is a potential problem in storing and transporting coal for extended periods. Factors involved in spontaneous combustion include the size of… …
99hemispherical combustion chamber — A round, dome shaped combustion chamber. This shape permits larger valves and straighter intake and exhaust ports for improved breathing. Its small surface area in comparison to volume reduces the amount of heat loss. It is used in high… …
100external-combustion engine — [eks tʉr′nəlkəm bus′chən, eks tʉrn′ lkəm bus′chən; ik stʉr′nəlkəm bus′chən, ik stʉrn′ lkəm bus′chən] n. an engine, as a steam engine, that obtains its power from heat produced by burning fuel outside the cylinder, turbine, etc …
