In this paper, we
consider the problems of combustion of a foamed
emulsion consisting of oxygen bubbles dispersed in the emulsion, which
represents a water solution of surfactant with oil drops distributed
in it. The interest to study such problems is caused by the perspective
of obtaining a new type of fuel based on a water–oil blend
as well as by the need to solve ecological issues related to oil spilled
on the water surface. At a significant content of water in the combustible
foam, an irregular regime of flame propagation can be established
that is related to sequential quenching and reignition of the foam.
On the basis of experimental research, we study the influence of the
magnesium oxide particle fraction, fuel concentration, and tube diameter
on the speed of flame propagation in the foamed emulsion in the quenching/reignition
regime. It is found that the presence of magnesium oxide particles
in the foam leads to an increase in the total burning rate of the
foam. A reduction in the tube diameter and the use of a leaner foam
favor the onset of the quenching/reignition regime.