Why does a fractionating column does not catch fire even
though it operates at temperature greater than 400 degree C ?

Answer Posted / ibrahim khan

To catch fire, fire triangle's condition, i.e. Fuel, Ignition source, and Oxygen must come in contact. Hence it doesn't catch the fire.

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