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Flame Depth

Authored By: A. Long

Flame depth is the distance from the front to the rear of the flame zone at the fuel surface. Flame depth is dependent on the spread rate of fire, the length of time flames remain over any particular point in the fuel bed (residence time), and the type and quantity of fuel being burned.

Encyclopedia ID: p468



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