NGP Research on Fire Suppression Chemistry.
NGP Research on Fire Suppression Chemistry.
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Linteris, G. T.
HOTWC 2006;
Halon Options Technical Working Conference, 16th
Proceedings. HOTWC 2006. May 16-18, 2006, Albuquerque,
NM, 1-12 pp, 2006.
Keywords:
halon alternatives; halons; halon 1301; fire
suppression; chemical agents; flame extinguishment;
chemical additives; radicals; chemical reactions
Abstract:
Several NGP projects studied the mechanisms of chemical
suppressants, including those containing halogens,
phosphorus, and metals. From the work, several general
principles of chemical flame inhibition are outlined.
The present paper describes the conditions for which a
chemically active agent can be effective, and when it is
most effective, and when it may not be effective. These
general principles are demonstrated with numerical and
experimental data and analyses for flame inhibition by
various metals, halogens, phosphorus, and inert
compounds, in premixed, counterflow diffusion, and
cup-burner flames.
