Critical Conditions and Induction Time of Ignition for a Methane–Air Mixture

Combustion and ignition processes are considered from the standpoint of the theory of thermal ignition and reaction kinetics. An analytical solution to the problem of thermal hotspot ignition is obtained to describe the ignition of reactive gas mixtures. As a result of this solution, the critical ignition conditions and induction time were determined. A solution to the problem of ignition of a methane–air mixture characteristic of mine working conditions.