| Author(s): |
Jiann C. Yang; William M. Pitts; B D. Breuel; William L. Grosshandler; W G. Cleveland; |
| Title: |
Rapid Discharge of a Fire Suppressing Agent |
| Published: |
January 01, 1996 |
| Abstract: |
This paper describes an experimental method to study the rapid discharge of a fire suppressant (C3F8) from a pressurized vessel. Experimental observations inside and at the exit of the vessel were made using high-speed photography. Boiling was not observed inside the vessel during discharges. A simple mathematical model was developed to predict the liquid depletion level and is compared to the experimental measurements. |
| Citation: |
International Communications in Heat and Mass Transfer |
| Volume: |
23 |
| Issue: |
No. 6 |
| Pages: |
pp. 835 - 844 |
| Keywords: |
discharge rate; halon alternatives; mathematical models; pressure vessels; high speed photography |
| Research Areas: |
Building and Fire Research |
| PDF version: |
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