Propagation Regimes on Flame Spreading Over Liquid Fuels

The different flame spreading regimes over liquid fuels have been experimentally characterized for long channels. A theoretical analysis of the mechanisms that drive flame propagation has been proposed, that correlates well with our experimental data. Within the experimental accuracy, all the fuels tested in our laboratory present common, universal characteristics. The control parameters of flame spreading over liquid fuels (which is a major fire safety problem) have been specified.