What is Auto-ignition?
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Option B: The ignition of a combustible material without initiation by a spark or flame, when the material has been raised to a temperature at which self-sustaining combustion occurs.
Auto-ignition refers to the property of a substance whereby it ignites spontaneously without the requirement of an external ignition source like a spark or flame. This occurs once the material reaches its auto-ignition temperature in the presence of an oxidant.
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Auto-ignition refers to the property of a substance whereby it ignites spontaneously without the requirement of an external ignition source like a spark or flame. This occurs once the material reaches its auto-ignition temperature in the presence of an oxidant.
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Advanced Training for Oil Tanker Cargo Operations (TASCO).
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