Extinguishing efficiency of powders against class A fires

Maarit Tuomisaari, Martti Yli-Penttilä

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Abstract

The Nordtest method NT FIRE 044 (FIRE PROTECTION: Fire extinguishing media powder) describes a method for determining the characteristic extinguishing efficiency of powders against class C (gases) fires. The results of the test are used to give the powder both a class B (liquids or liquefiable solids) and C classification. The present paper describes an equivalent test method for determining the characteristic extinguishing efficiency of powders against class A (solids which form glowing embers) fires. This method can be included as an amendment to the existing Nordtest method NT FIRE 044.
Original languageEnglish
Place of PublicationEspoo
PublisherVTT Technical Research Centre of Finland
Number of pages34
ISBN (Electronic)951-38-5074-9
ISBN (Print)951-38-5073-0
Publication statusPublished - 1997
MoE publication typeNot Eligible

Publication series

SeriesVTT Publications
Number321
ISSN1235-0621

Keywords

  • fires
  • fire protection
  • fire extinguishers
  • powder (particles)
  • fire tests

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