Question 51Safety & Environmental - 1st Asst/Chief70% to pass
Which of the following conditions is true concerning flammable liquid vapors with a concentration above the upper explosive limit?
AI Explanation
The correct answer is B) The mixture is too rich to burn.
When the concentration of flammable liquid vapors is above the upper explosive limit (UEL), the mixture becomes too rich with fuel to ignite and burn. At this high concentration, there is not enough oxygen present to support combustion, so the vapors will not burn. The other options are incorrect - the mixture is not too lean to burn (A), the vapor is not about to explode (C), and the conditions are not perfect for combustion (D) when the concentration is above the UEL.
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