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Flashing liquids
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Type of liquids
What is the meaning of 'flashing liquids' in below sentences?
1. Hot, flashing non-flammable liquid (eg domestic water) at all pressures.
2. Non-flammable, non-flashing, non-toxic, non-irritant liquids (eg firewater, potable water, cooling water) at all pressures.
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1. Hot, flashing non-flammable liquid (eg domestic water) at all pressures.
2. Non-flammable, non-flashing, non-toxic, non-irritant liquids (eg firewater, potable water, cooling water) at all pressures.
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May 15, 2007 15:10: NGK changed "Level" from "Non-PRO" to "PRO"
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Liquid emits bright light (or something) on this context
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I meant liquid WHICH emits bright light ....
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Note added at 28 mins (2007-05-15 15:05:32 GMT)
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Yes, please give more context .. because flashing in this context can also refers to the point at which the liquid is transformed as a whole into vapor.
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Note added at 30 mins (2007-05-15 15:07:22 GMT)
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....into vapor in a sudden or violent manner.
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Note added at 16 mins (2007-05-15 14:53:49 GMT)
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I meant liquid WHICH emits bright light ....
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Note added at 28 mins (2007-05-15 15:05:32 GMT)
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Yes, please give more context .. because flashing in this context can also refers to the point at which the liquid is transformed as a whole into vapor.
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Note added at 30 mins (2007-05-15 15:07:22 GMT)
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....into vapor in a sudden or violent manner.
35 mins
liquids that (can) vaporise suddenly
In this case, hot water under pressure can generate large quantities of steam (wsater vapour) if the pressure is released suddenly (such as if there is a leak or a pipe breaks).
See e.g.:
Flash (or partial) evaporation is the partial vaporization that occurs when a saturated liquid stream undergoes a reduction in pressure by passing through a throttling valve or other throttling device. This process is one of the simplest unit operations. If the throttling valve or device is located at the entry into a pressure vessel so that the flash evaporation occurs within the vessel, then the vessel is often referred to as a "flash drum".
If the saturated liquid is a single-component liquid (for example, liquid propane or liquid ammonia), a part of the liquid immediately "flashes" into vapor. Both the vapor and the residual liquid are cooled to the saturation temperature of the liquid at the reduced pressure. This is often referred to as "auto-refrigeration" and is the basis of most conventional vapor compression refrigeration systems.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flash_evaporation
See e.g.:
Flash (or partial) evaporation is the partial vaporization that occurs when a saturated liquid stream undergoes a reduction in pressure by passing through a throttling valve or other throttling device. This process is one of the simplest unit operations. If the throttling valve or device is located at the entry into a pressure vessel so that the flash evaporation occurs within the vessel, then the vessel is often referred to as a "flash drum".
If the saturated liquid is a single-component liquid (for example, liquid propane or liquid ammonia), a part of the liquid immediately "flashes" into vapor. Both the vapor and the residual liquid are cooled to the saturation temperature of the liquid at the reduced pressure. This is often referred to as "auto-refrigeration" and is the basis of most conventional vapor compression refrigeration systems.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flash_evaporation
Note from asker:
| But it doesn't make sense with the examples... potable water is also able to vaporise quickly? |
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All liquids have a measurable flash point (based on temperature)
I will send you the link.
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Note added at 35 mins (2007-05-15 15:12:49 GMT)
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This is relative to the point where vapour is formed:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flash_point
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This is relative to the point where vapour is formed:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flash_point
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mixture of liquid and vapours
a mixture of liquid and vapours that is prepared to suddenly outburst / to flame under certain temeprature and pressure conditions
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