Isbn: 9780972811132 - Ignition Handbook: Principles and Applications to Fire Safety Engineering, Fire Investigation, Risk Management and Forensic Science (2 results)

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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Hardcover without dust jacket in very good condition. Purple cover with silver lettering and design. Some bumping noted to bottom edge. Pages clean and unmarked with charts and illustrations. Black marker to fore edge. Two lilac bookmarks intact. This book is written for a broad audience, ranging from beginners who are new to the scientific study of ignitions to experts who have a well developed scientific background. The author presents fundamental science relating to combustion, which is presented in a manner suitable for beginners with only a rudimentary understanding of chemistry, then expands upon this treatment at a level that would be suitable for most advanced experts in areas relating to ignitions of fires and explosions. For each topic covered, this book thoroughly presents the relevant underlying science, then uses this science to explore the strengths and weaknesses of typical applications such as regulatory requirements and test methods.…