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To: Rockitz

“Arkema has not been characterizing the combustions as explosions, calling it “an overpressurization that was followed by a fire,” Carr said.”


12 posted on 08/31/2017 6:26:19 AM PDT by Rebelbase
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To: Rebelbase
“Arkema has not been characterizing the combustions as explosions, calling it “an overpressurization that was followed by a fire,” Carr said.”"

Technically correct. The difference between an explosion and an overpressure is basically the rate or speed of the sudden expansion. However, as a mechanism for ruining your day if you are in proximity, an overpressure will do the job.

18 posted on 08/31/2017 7:15:52 AM PDT by fidelis (Zonie and USAF Cold Warrior)
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