Flashpoint – Definition and Pronunciation
What is Flashpoint?
Flashpoint is the lowest temperature at which a liquid gives off sufficient gas to form a flammable gas mixture near surface of the liquid. It is measured in the laboratory in standard apparatus using a prescribed procedure.
Examples of Flashpoint
The flashpoint of LNG at -175 °C is much lower than any oil fuel, and even much lower than other low flashpoint fuels such as methanol (12 °C) or even ethanol (17 °C).
From “Comprehensive Overview of LNG: Scope, Characteristics, and Bunkering Solutions”.
The ISGINTT does not give restrictions on fuel properties that can or cannot be used for the propulsion of inland ships. The link with LNG can be found in the hazards that arise for liquids with a flashpoint below 60 °C.
From “Comprehensive Overview of LNG: Scope, Characteristics, and Bunkering Solutions”.
Meanwhile the use of fuel with a flashpoint below 55 °C was prohibited with the previous directive 2006/87/EC, the reference to ES-TRIN (especially to Chapter 30 and Annex 8) offered the opportunity to apply the special provisions for craft using LNG as fuel.
From “LNG Regulatory Framework International and European Maritime Safety Overview”.
Pronunciation of Flashpoint
