- Author
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Wilder, I.
- Title
- Development of a Foam Compatible With Dry Power.
- Coporate
- Naval Applied Science Lab., Brooklyn, NY
- Report
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Technical Memorandum 3; Laboratory Project 9300-5; SF 020-03-03; Task 0605
April 25, 1966
28 p.
- Distribution
- Available from National Technical Information Service
- Keywords
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dry powders
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foam extinguishing systems
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fire fighting
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foaming agents
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protein foams
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Purple K
- Abstract
- A new fluorinated proteinaceous fire fighting foaming agent, that is compatible with commercially available dry chemicals, has been developed. This extinguishant, which meets the fire requirements for conventional protein foams, will be used in a dual agent application system with potassium bicarbonate dry powder (Purple K). This dual agent application system will be demonstrated shortly at the U.S. Naval Damage Control Training Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on a simulated shipboard engine room fire situation. Combined application of the new compatible foam and Purple K dry chemical appears to provide outstanding means for rapid control and security of flammable liquid fuel fires.