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6.1 Introduction
There is a substantial amount of literature concerning
the safety of combustion processes. The majority of this
literature is dedicated to air-based combustion applica-
tions, and it includes information for the supply and safe
handling of many fuels such as natural gas, propane, and
fuel oils. Less information exists concerning combustion
with oxygen-enriched air or with pure oxygen. The pur-
pose of this chapter is to provide a safety overview of the
issues that are important for the practical use of oxygen in
oxygen-enriched combustion applications. However, any-
one planning to implement such a process should contact
thei ...