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1. Premixed Flames: In premixed flames, the fuel and oxidizer are mixed before combustion.

Examples include Bunsen burner flames and the blue flame of a gas stove.
2. Diffusion Flames: Diffusion flames occur when the fuel and oxidizer mix at the flame front
during combustion. Candle flames and the flames of wood fires are examples of diffusion
flames.
3. Laminar Flames: Laminar flames are characterized by smooth, orderly flow patterns.
They are often seen in controlled combustion processes, such as those in laboratory
experiments.
4. Turbulent Flames: Turbulent flames exhibit chaotic, irregular flow patterns due to
turbulence in the surrounding environment. Examples include flames in industrial furnaces
and combustion engines.
5. Non-Premixed Flames: In non-premixed flames, the fuel and oxidizer are not mixed
before combustion. Examples include diffusion flames and flames in certain combustion
processes where fuel and oxidizer are introduced separately. Diffusion flame is an example
of non-premixed flames.
6. Partial Flames: Partial flames occur when combustion is incomplete, resulting in the
production of soot and other byproducts. Yellow flames in candles and kerosene lamps
are examples of partial flames. Partial flame is very much similar to the diffusion flame.

In a broad view, there will be only two types of flames 1. Pre-mixed flame and 2. Diffusion flame.

a. Premixed flame b. Diffusion flame

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