Rückbrand

English translation: flashback

10:49 Dec 20, 2000
German to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Manufacturing
German term or phrase: Rückbrand
For ceramics factory
David Rumsey
Canada
Local time: 06:04
English translation:flashback
Explanation:
Assuming that this is in the context of a burner for a kiln, 'flashback' is the term used to refer to the flame travelling (back) into the fuel/air mixture supply pipe. Another option might be 'backfire',but this is normally used with regard to engines.

additional refs:

www.meoil.com/convburn.html
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Ken Cox
Local time: 14:04
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flashback


Explanation:
Assuming that this is in the context of a burner for a kiln, 'flashback' is the term used to refer to the flame travelling (back) into the fuel/air mixture supply pipe. Another option might be 'backfire',but this is normally used with regard to engines.

additional refs:

www.meoil.com/convburn.html


    Reference: http://www.biomass-engineering.com/bew-projbeschr.html
    Reference: http://www.meoil.com/convburn.html
Ken Cox
Local time: 14:04
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 89
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5 hrs
explanation below


Explanation:
I could not come up with anything but found a good glossary that might help you! Good Luck, J.


    Reference: http://www.kalkspatz.ceramic.de/Woerterbuch/lex-gb-de.compl....
Johanna Timm, PhD
Canada
Local time: 06:04
Native speaker of: Native in GermanGerman
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