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combustion /com·bus·tion/ (kom-bus´chun) rapid oxidation with emission of heat.
combustion [kəmbus′chen] the process of burning or oxidation, which may be accompanied by light and heat. Oxygen itself does not burn, but it supports combustion. The rate of combustion is influenced by both oxygen concentration and its partial pressure. combustion rapid oxidation with emission of heat. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Other features are said to include calorized steel emitter tubes for higher radiant efficiency and safety, a state-of-the-art step opening combustion gas valve for quieter ignition, and a closed combustion chamber design and direct spark ignition system with 100% safety shut-off control. Features such as automatic pre-programmed temperature adjustments, automatic demand limiting, continuous monitoring of combustion gas flow, metal and chamber temperatures all contribute to increased operating efficiency. Features such as automatic pre-programmed temperature adjustments, automatic demand limiting, continuous monitoring of combustion gas flow; metal and chamber temperatures all contribute to increased operating efficiency. |
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