Formation of ANFO Analogues under Fire Conditions in the Presence of Common Plastics
This article is a continuation of a case study in which we presented the results of research on processes generated under fire conditions by mixing molten ammonium nitrate (AN) with selected polymers. Here, we present an analysis of how certain materials, which may frequently appear in farm building...
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| author | Paweł Wolny Norbert Tuśnio Artur Lewandowski Filip Mikołajczyk Sławomir Kuberski |
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| description | This article is a continuation of a case study in which we presented the results of research on processes generated under fire conditions by mixing molten ammonium nitrate (AN) with selected polymers. Here, we present an analysis of how certain materials, which may frequently appear in farm buildings and are commonly used in the immediate vicinity of humans, can potentially form explosives. The chosen materials include polyamides (PA) from which the wear-resistant machine elements are made (e.g., high-performance gears, wheels of transport trolleys); polyvinyl chloride (PVC) used, i.e., in construction carpentry, electrical insulation, and hydraulic pipes; polystyrene (PS) used, i.e., in insulation and containers; and poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA), i.e., so-called organic glass and plexiglass. The research results showed that these seemingly harmless and safe materials, mixed with AN and heated under fire conditions, may turn into explosives and stimulate stored AN. This creates significant risks of an uncontrolled fire progress. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-850a6874a36a4e468f2ad91914609b0a2023-11-23T13:36:49ZengMDPI AGEnergies1996-10732022-01-0115247610.3390/en15020476Formation of ANFO Analogues under Fire Conditions in the Presence of Common PlasticsPaweł Wolny0Norbert Tuśnio1Artur Lewandowski2Filip Mikołajczyk3Sławomir Kuberski4Faculty of Process and Environmental Engineering, Lodz University of Technology, 90-924 Lodz, PolandFaculty of Safety Engineering and Civil Protection, The Main School of Fire Service, 01-629 Warsaw, PolandFaculty of Process and Environmental Engineering, Lodz University of Technology, 90-924 Lodz, PolandFaculty of Process and Environmental Engineering, Lodz University of Technology, 90-924 Lodz, PolandFaculty of Process and Environmental Engineering, Lodz University of Technology, 90-924 Lodz, PolandThis article is a continuation of a case study in which we presented the results of research on processes generated under fire conditions by mixing molten ammonium nitrate (AN) with selected polymers. Here, we present an analysis of how certain materials, which may frequently appear in farm buildings and are commonly used in the immediate vicinity of humans, can potentially form explosives. The chosen materials include polyamides (PA) from which the wear-resistant machine elements are made (e.g., high-performance gears, wheels of transport trolleys); polyvinyl chloride (PVC) used, i.e., in construction carpentry, electrical insulation, and hydraulic pipes; polystyrene (PS) used, i.e., in insulation and containers; and poly(methyl methacrylate) (PMMA), i.e., so-called organic glass and plexiglass. The research results showed that these seemingly harmless and safe materials, mixed with AN and heated under fire conditions, may turn into explosives and stimulate stored AN. This creates significant risks of an uncontrolled fire progress.https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/15/2/476self-acting formation of explosivesANFOammonium nitratebuilding materials |
| spellingShingle | Paweł Wolny Norbert Tuśnio Artur Lewandowski Filip Mikołajczyk Sławomir Kuberski Formation of ANFO Analogues under Fire Conditions in the Presence of Common Plastics Energies self-acting formation of explosives ANFO ammonium nitrate building materials |
| title | Formation of ANFO Analogues under Fire Conditions in the Presence of Common Plastics |
| title_full | Formation of ANFO Analogues under Fire Conditions in the Presence of Common Plastics |
| title_fullStr | Formation of ANFO Analogues under Fire Conditions in the Presence of Common Plastics |
| title_full_unstemmed | Formation of ANFO Analogues under Fire Conditions in the Presence of Common Plastics |
| title_short | Formation of ANFO Analogues under Fire Conditions in the Presence of Common Plastics |
| title_sort | formation of anfo analogues under fire conditions in the presence of common plastics |
| topic | self-acting formation of explosives ANFO ammonium nitrate building materials |
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