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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Ignition | The initiation of combustion. |
| Ignition Temperature | Lowest temperature of a fuel at which combustion becomes self-sustaining. |
| Illuminants | Light oil or coal compounds that readily burn with a luminous flame, such as ethylene, propylene and benzene. |
| Incomplete Combustion | The partial oxidation of the combustible constituents of a fuel. |
| Induced Draft Fan | A fan exhausting hot gases from the heat absorbing equipment. |
| Inert Gaseous Constituents | Incombustible gases such as nitrogen which may be present in a fuel. |
| Inhibitor | A substance which selectively retards a chemical action. An example in boiler work is the use of an inhibitor, when using acid to remove scale, to prevent the acid from attacking the boiler metal. |
| Injector | A device utilizing a steam jet to entrain and deliver feed water into a boiler. |
| Insulation | A material of low thermal conductivity used to reduce heat losses. |
| Integral Blower | A blower built as an integral part of a device to supply air thereto. |
| Integral Blower Burner | A burner of which the blower is an integral part. |
| Interlock | A device to prove the physical state of a required condition, and to furnish that proof to the primary safety control circuit. |
| Intermittent Blowdown | The blowing down of boiler water at intervals. |
| Internal Treatment | The treatment of boiler water by introducing chemicals directly into the boiler. |
| Ion | A charged atom or radical which may be positive or negative. |
| IRI | Industrial Risk Insurers. |
