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The results of an experimental study of the burning of JP-5 and methanol pools emphasize structural differences between JP-5 and methanol fires as well as the importance of radiant feedback of energy to the pool surface in controlling rates of burning.
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Alger, R.S., Corlett, R.C., Gordon, A.S. et al. Some aspects of structures of turbulent pool fires. Fire Technol 15, 142–156 (1979). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01983759
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