We construct a model of a multispecies forest that is often affected by major fires and explicitly incorporates life-history attributes of trees that are related to fire—flammability and susceptibility to fire. The model is used to explore coexistence mechanisms in forests; two fire-dependent coexistence mechanisms were identified. The first allows coexistence along a temporal axis since the la...

According to the results of the international testing program AREP, the most likely replacements for HCFC-22 refrigerant will be blends of HFCs. However, as concerns about their global warming potential increase, other options should also be considered. As a naturally occurring substance, propane would be an ideal refrigerant, except for its flammability. When dealing with a flammable refrigera...

There currently exists a large number (millions) of automobiles with air conditioning systems designed to use CFC-12 as the refrigerant along with plans to produce ~uch systems into the 1992-1995 time frame. During the 1992-1995 period, new production will transition to HFC-134a refrigerant based systems or other technologleS which offer zero or llttle ozone depletion. CFC-12 based systems will...

The four processes involved in the flammability of materials are described and related to the various flame retardance mechanisms that may operate. Following this the four practical approaches used in improving flame retardance of materials are described. Each approach is illustrated with a number of typical examples of flame retardants or synthetic procedures used. This overview of flammabilit...

A feedback control strategy is applied to enhance the performance of a laboratory-scale pulsed combustor operating near the lower flammability limit. As with many combustion processes, at lean conditions, combustion instabilities develop which result in complex, lowfrequency fluctuations in fuel concentration and lead directly to misfire and flameout. The control strategy exploits the highly no...

Fire barrier fabrics are expected to play an increasingly important role in complying with existing and proposed soft furnishing flammability regulations in the US. The number of commercial fire blocking technologies is large in order to accommodate the vast requirements of the consumers, manufacturers, and regulatory agencies. Generally, highloft, nonwoven fiber battings are used in residentia...