Definition(s)


Deflagration

Explosion in which the flame front is advancing at less than the speed of sound in the unburned combustible mixture.

  • NOTE See detonation (3.1.26).

Source: API STD 521, Pressure-relieving and Depressuring Systems, Sixth Edition, January 2014. Global Standards

Deflagration

Explosion in which the flame-front of a combustible medium is advancing at less than the speed of sound. cf. detonation (3.25).

Source: API STD 521, Pressure-relieving and Depressuring Systems, Fifth Edition, January 2007 (Addendum May 2008). Global Standards 

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