Experimental study of peat ignition upon exposure to radiant energy

Abstract

Peat ignition upon exposure to radiant energy was studied experimentally for various kinds typical of bogs of Tomsk Region (Russia) and bogs near the city of Edinburgh (UK). The exposure time and energy density required for ignition of various kinds of peat; the characteristic burning surface temperature; and the range of radiant flux in which the combustion mode changed from flaming to smoldering were determined.

Field Research of Firing Stored Peat Critical Conditions

“…Literature observation [6][7][8][9][10][11][12][13][14][15] showed that peat inflammability problem naturally and while stored is an important but understudied issue. It is possible that this might be the reason which stands on a way of practical time effective peat fire prevention and firefighting problem solution.…”