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Definition of Backdraft
1. Noun. (firefighting) An extreme fire behavior phenomena involving ignition of products of combustion (such as carbon monoxide) and pyrolysis products upon introduction of oxygen to a compartment. In this phenomena the fuel generally is at a high temperature (above 600 degrees C), but combustion is limited by a lack of oxygen. Introduction of atmospheric oxygen results in explosive combustion. ¹
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Definition of Backdraft
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Literary usage of Backdraft
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. HVAC and Chemical Resistance Handbook for the Engineer and Architect: A ...by Tom Arimes by Tom Arimes (1994)
"Go to Type 5 if size or proportions indicate. NOTES VENTILATOR THROAT AREA
ADJUSTMENTS: For gravity, counterbalanced backdraft dampers add ..."
2. Permafrost: North American Contribution [to The] Second International Conference by Building Research Advisory Board Staff (1973)
"The outgoing air is vented by natural aspiration or circulation through the
building to the incinerator room by means of backdraft dampers through the walls ..."
3. Multi-Language Glossary on Natural Disasters edited by Kenzo Toki (1994)
"Instances have been reported that show this is not the case, that in some houses
fireplaces and other combustion appliances backdraft ..."
4. Energy Efficient Standards for Residential and Non-Residential Buildings (1993) (1993)
"... of volumetric capacity, that exhaust air from the building to the outside
shall be provided with backdraft or automatic dampers to prevent air leakage. ..."
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