- Author
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Chelliah, H. K.
- Title
- Why Condensed-PhaseFire Suppressants Are More Effective. BFRL Fire Research Seminar.
Seminar. VHS Video.
- Report
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Video
November 12, 1997
- Keywords
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halon 1301
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halon alternatives
- Abstract
- The production of halon 1301 - one of the most effective gaseous fire suppressants - has been banned as of January 1994 because of its adverse effects on the stratospheric ozone layer. Condensed-phase fire suppressants, e.g. fine-water droplets and dry powders, are currently being considered as replacements for halon 1301 in a wide range of applications. Efficient suppression of flames by such condensed-phase agents requires a basic understanding of the rate-controlling physical, thermal and chemical processes. The details of a comprehensive theoretical and experimental study undertaken to accurately quanfity such rate-contorlling processes will be presented.