Spontaneous Ignition and Self-Heating Quiz
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What is the main factor that determines the heat release rate in a ventilation-limited fire?

  • The size of the compartment
  • The amount of available ventilation (correct)
  • The type of combustible material
  • The amount of available fuel

    • What can be expected within the compartment after the heat release rate decreases in a ventilation-limited fire?

  • Continued presence of elevated temperatures (correct)
  • Reduction in smoke and toxic gases
  • Complete extinguishment of the fire
  • Rapid cooling of the compartment

    • Which of the following best describes a ventilation-limited fire?

  • A fire where the heat release rate is limited by the available ventilation (correct)
  • A fire where the heat release rate is limited by the type of combustible material
  • A fire where the heat release rate is limited by the size of the compartment
  • A fire where the heat release rate is limited by the available fuel

    • What is the primary factor that determines the heat release rate in a fuel-controlled fire?

    <p>The amount of available fuel</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is true regarding ventilation-limited fires?

    <p>The heat release rate decreases as the available ventilation decreases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary concern in a ventilation-limited fire, even after the heat release rate decreases?

    <p>Presence of elevated temperatures</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In a ventilation-limited fire, what is the primary factor that determines the maximum heat release rate?

    <p>The amount of available ventilation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is true regarding ventilation-limited fires?

    <p>The heat release rate may decrease but elevated temperatures can persist</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary factor that determines the duration of elevated temperatures in a ventilation-limited fire after the heat release rate decreases?

    <p>The thermal properties of the compartment boundaries</p> Signup and view all the answers

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