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Information Paper 2/87 Fire and explosion hazards associated with the redevelopment of contaminated land
Publication Year
1987
Document Status
Current
Abstract
The first part of the paper deals with the explosion and toxic hazards which may be associated with the release of methane and other gases from landfill sites. Various aspects of the problem are discussed. The second part of the paper considers the possibility that a fire may be initiated and propagate through filled land below the surface. The properties of such fires are described, potential sources of ignition are highlighted and methods whereby fires may be prevented are outlined.
Document History
This document is no longer available from the original publisher, therefore the status is unconfirmed.
Author
Crowhurst, D. and Beever, P. F.
Publisher Information
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