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Cigarettes as Ignition Sources by Md Rafat Arefin is a document available to read on EtoBox.

This document analyzes whether cigarettes can ignite fuel. It finds that a lit cigarette will occasionally ignite dry materials it rests on through direct contact and heat buildup. Ignition is more likely if the cigarette "burrows" into loose materials like upholstery or is placed between cushions, allowing heat to concentrate without restricting air flow. Placement and material composition are important factors. The document concludes that cigarettes pose little ignition risk on their own due to low heat r

Author

Md Rafat Arefin

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EN