Appendix 6A - Common Heat and Fuel Sources
Examples of heat sources
Electrical - Portable heaters, lamps, power connection, electrical appliance, tools, machines, etc.
Open Flame - Open flame burners and heaters, candles, lighters, matches, etc.
Mechanical - Machines, compressors, moving parts, friction, etc.
Chemical - Catalytic reactions, oxidation, spontaneous combustion etc.
Examples of Fuel Sources
Flammable Liquids - gasoline, solvents, acetone, alcohol, paint thinner, etc.
Flammable Gases - towngas, natural gases, hydrogen, acetylene, etc.
Wood - desks, cabinets, wall panels, boxes, lumber, sawdust, etc.
Paper - packaging, cardboards, books, etc.
Organic Materials - grain and flour dust, plants, grass, etc.
Fabrics - clothing, curtains, carpets, awnings, etc.
Metals - potassium, magnesium, sodium, lithium, etc.