Simms, D.L., Roberts, V.E. and Cook, C.J., 1959. THE EFFECT OF PROLONGED HEATING ON THE SUBSEQUENT SPONTANEOUS IGNITION OF OAK. Fire Research Notes 393
ABSTRACT
There is no significant change in ignition time at a given intensity of irradiation after prolonged preliminary heating within the range of temperatures (120-180C) but the minimum intensity at which ignition was possible was progressively raised with increasing severity of preliminary heating. This increase is shown to be related to the loss in volatiles, during the preliminary heating. Values of the reaction constants are in good agreement with those found elsewhere.
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