Mitigating ignition of fluids by hot surfaces

Details Mitigating ignition of fluids by hot surfaces Mitigating ignition of fluids by hot surfaces

2006-02-07

2006-02-07

Felton, Aileen (Department: 3641)

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ABSTRACT:
A platform, housing, conduit, exhaust duct or other structural element that encloses or supports a hot operating engine or other machinery is described wherein a pattern of micro-cavities is defined on the outer surface of the structure for mitigating ignition of a flammable liquid that comes into contact with the structure, the micro-cavities being sized to minimize seepage into the cavities of the liquid because of its surface tension, thereby preventing wetting of the interior of the cavities by the liquid.

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