Question

What is combustion????

Answer 1

Answer:

• Combustion is a chemical process in which a substance reacts rapidly with oxygen and gives off heat. The original substance is called the fuel, and the source of oxygen is called the oxidizer. The fuel can be a solid, liquid, or gas, although for airplane propulsion the fuel is usually a liquid.

Answer 2

Chemistry and Physics of Fire and Liquid Fuels

• Chemistry and Physics of Fire and Liquid Fuels Combustion is applicable to two types of fire: Flaming combustion and smoldering combustion

• It is important to have a good understanding of the chemical mechanisms of each of these types of fire.