Non-Volatile Precursors to Alternative Halon Fire Extinguishing Agents
Abstract
NVP agents have greatly reduced ODP, GWP and toxic vapor properties, and pose greatly reduced atmospheric emissions due to fire extinguishing operations or from accidental releases. Agent requirements for firefighting operations would be greatly reduced, in comparison to conventional agents, most of which evaporate en route to a fire when delivered as streaming agents. Greatly extended throw ranges would result in increased safety for firefighters, since NYP agents can be projected from much greater distances. This improved agent system may be beneficial in terms of optimizing usage of Halon streaming agents in the Halon Bank. NYP agents can be incorporated into fire preventive paints and resins which will release Halon agents upon exposure to high heat.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 31, 1997
- Accession Number
- ADA381589
Entities
People
- William W. Bannister
Organizations
- University of Massachusetts Lowell