- Author
- Ryan, J. V. | Cummings, J. W. | Hutton, A. C.
- Title
- Fire Effects and Fire Control in Nitrocellulose Photographic-Film Storage.
- Coporate
- National Bureau of Standards, Washington, DC
- Report
- BMS 145, April 2, 1956, 22 p.
- Keywords
- cellulose nitrate | films | fire suppression | storage | sprinklers | automatic sprinkler systems
- Abstract
- The results are given of a comprehensive research investigation conducted to determine the effects of variables such as film load, size and orientation of vent opening, volume of chamber, containers for rolls of film, rack types, and automatic-sprinkler systems on fires in nitrocellulose-film storage vaults, as indicated by internal pressure, temperature, fumes and flames, and extent of film damage. The data are tabulated and those from an earlier independent study are included for comparison. The effects of the variables are discussed and conclusions with respect to the maximum preservation of film are given.