Controlling Metal Fires through Cellulose Flake Blanketing Followed by Water Spray Cooling

Controlling Metal Fires through Cellulose Flake Blanketing Followed by Water Spray Cooling

The traditional methods of fighting metal fires are not always safe for firefighters. The sand and salts that are thrown onto the fire to suffocate the flames can lead to splashes of molten metal, putting the firefighters and the surroundings at risk. A novel process is described where magnesium fir...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Josef Hagauer, Ulrich Matlschweiger, Christian Tippelreither, Markus Lutz, Thomas Hribernig, Maximilian Lackner
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-06-01
Series:Fire
Subjects:
magnesium fire
metal fire
suffocation
cellulose flakes
extinguishing
dilute phase pneumatic conveying
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2571-6255/5/3/83

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https://www.mdpi.com/2571-6255/5/3/83

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