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We use a fuel which becomes exothermic just under 200F and if given enough time will heat itself up and explode. Does PO have a property like this or was the explosion more like an overheated aerosol can i.e. pressure builds simply due to external heat causing rupture and explosion.
Does PO have compression issues like nitro. For instance nitro is a very lame fuel until it gets under pressure. The more pressure applied to it, through compression and its own combustion, the more determined it is to fight back. Put it under enough pressure and it will win. Convincingly. If 99% nitro is given enough time to combust to say the 90% level, by TDC or even 20 ATDC, engine parts will be everywhere even without detonation. Add a blower and things get worse. I haven't found anything indicating that PO has properties such as this, but you have the inside track.
Clint Gray
TFX Engine Technology Inc.
Combustion Pressure Analysis Equipment
www.tfxengine.com
