Fluorine-Free Foams with Oleophobic Surfactants and Additives for Effective Pool Fire Suppression

Abstract

Develop fluorine free surfactants to reduce fuel permeability through foam and foam degradation by fuel to increase fire suppression. Conduct measurements of aquatic toxicity and biodegradation to assess environmental impact.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 20, 2021
Accession Number
AD1193197

Entities

People

  • A. W. Snow
  • J. P. Farley
  • Jeffrey J. Field
  • Katherine M. Hinnant
  • Ramagopal Ananth
  • Spencer L. Giles
  • W. Stubblefield

Organizations

  • United States Naval Research Laboratory

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Additives (Chemicals)
  • Degradation
  • Department Of Defense
  • Environment
  • Extinction
  • Fire Safety
  • Fire Suppression
  • Fires
  • Fish
  • Fluorinated Hydrocarbons
  • Fluorine
  • Fuels
  • Glycosides
  • Hydrocarbons
  • Military Research
  • Molecular Dynamics
  • Oleophobic Properties
  • Patent Applications
  • Polyethylene Glycols
  • Polymers
  • Standards
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Toxicity
  • Universities

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science

Readers

  • Fire Suppression Systems Design.
  • Polymer Science and Technology