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Old 10-01-2009, 11:05 AM   #18
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Default Re: OHMatt's lighter fluid: isoButane

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Originally Posted by Wharf Rat View Post
Since the orifice (hole) size for the lighter is fixed, a higher pressure means that the flow rate through the orifice will be greater. For a flame to establish and hold on the orifice, the velocity of the fuel must lie in the correct range. If the higher pressure increases the velocity too much, the flame will "blow off."
lol..... What do you know about Alkanes as a source of fuel?








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