DEVELOPMENT OF A FOAM COMPATIBLE WITH DRY POWDER

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Abstract:

A new fluorinated proteinaceous fire-fighting foaming agent, that is compatible with commercially available dry chemicals, was 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. 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. Two indoor laboratory-scale tests were devised which were found useful in screening candidate foam-liquid formulations for compatibility with dry chemicals. Also developed were three large-scale outdoor compatibility tests which represent various field fire-fighting practices incorporating the combined usage of foam and dry powder. The screening tests were found to correlate very favorably with the field compatibility tests.

Author(s):
Wilder, I.
Author Organization(s):
NAVAL APPLIED SCIENCE LAB BROOKLYN NY BROOKLYN
Descriptive Note:
Technical Report
Pagination:
0029

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release;

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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
NASL-TM-3
Task Number(s):
0605
Project Number(s):
9300-55
Monitor Series:
NASL-TM-3
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_7.1.2_Prevent Non-kinetic Attack; JCA_7.1_Prevent; JCA_7_Protection; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_6.2_Enterprise Services; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_5.5.2_Task; JCA_5.5_Direct
Communities of Interest:
Energy and Power Technologies
Descriptor(s):
FIRE EXTINGUISHERS, FOAM, HALOGENATED HYDROCARBONS, POWDERS, POTASSIUM COMPOUNDS, PROTEINS, TEST METHODS, SHIP FIRES, FIRE EXTINGUISHING agents
Field(s)/Group(s):
Safety Engineering
Keyword(s):
POTASSIUM BICARBONATE EXTINGUISHANT POWDER, PURPLE K FIRE EXTINGUISHING POWDER, BICARBONATES, SELECTION, COMPATIBILITY
Report Date:
1966 Apr 25
Creation Date:
2019 Aug 23