Reactions and Combustion Dynamics of Fast-Burning Gases

Reactions and Combustion Dynamics of Fast-Burning Gases 

A number of gases may decompose (self-react) and propagate flames in the absence of any oxidant provided that they are above minimum conditions of pressure, temperature, and pipe diameter. Common examples are acetylene, ethylene oxide, and ethylene. Some, like acetylene, can decompose in a detonative manner, while ethylene cannot detonate in the absence of an oxidant, whatever the run-up length (CCPS 1993). Thus, detonation arresters must be used for acetylene, but deflagration arresters may be used for ethylene, even for in-line applications. 

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