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Special Publication (NIST SP)

Analysis and Identification of the Breakdown Products of Potential Extinguishing Agents Subjected to Flaming Combustion

May 1, 2002

Author(s)

E L. Morrey, L Knutsen

QinetiQ has performed some preliminary, qualitative studies to identify the types of species produced when potential halon replacement agents are passed through...

Aid for Decontamination of Fire and Rescue Service Protective Clothing and Equipment After Chemical, Biological, and Radiological Exposures

May 1, 2002

Author(s)

James R. Lawson, T L. Jarboe

The first priority for fire service personnel and all emergency first responders when responding to any call is the safety of all emergency personnel responding...

Collected Publications Related to the Use of Elevators During Fires

May 1, 2002

Author(s)

Richard W. Bukowski, Star R. Burgess, Paul A. Reneke

In the wake of the September 11 attacks in the US provisions for emergency egress from tall buildings are being re-examined, worldwide. Possibilities being...

GLUT/Tk: Open GL with Tcl/Tk

May 1, 2002

Author(s)

Joseph Konczal

The Tenth Text REtrieval Conference, TREC 2001

May 1, 2002

Author(s)

Ellen M. Voorhees, D K. Harmon

A Partnership for Advanced Measurement Standards: The Calibration Coordination Group (CCG) of the Department of Defense and The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)

April 24, 2002

Author(s)

Gerome R. Reeve, Raju V. Datla

A short history of the relationship between the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) and the Calibration Coordination Group (CCG) of the...

The Tenth Text Retrieval Conference, TREC- 2001

April 1, 2002

Author(s)

Ellen M. Voorhees, Donna K. Harman

TREC 2001 is the latest in a series of workshops designed to foster research in information retrieval and related tasks. This year's conference consisted of six...

Standard Reference Material 1749: Au/Pt Thermocouple Thermometer

March 1, 2002

Author(s)

Dean C. Ripple, G W. Burns

Standard Reference Material (SRM) 1749 is a lot of 18 specially-constructed gold versus platinum (Au/Pt) thermocouple thermometers, each calibrated on the...

National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP) Directory of Accredited Laboratories (2002 Edition)

March 1, 2002

Author(s)

Vanda R. White

The NVLAP Directory of Accredited Laboratories is published annually and provides a listing of laboratories accredited by the National Voluntary Laboratory...

NIST Serial Holdings 2002

March 1, 2002

Author(s)

Susan A. Sanders, S S. Edwards

This publication contains bibliographic information on approximately 5,000 titles held in the NIST Research Library, representing current and noncurrent...

Certification of the Rheological Behavior of SRM 2490, Polyisobutylene Dissolved in 2,6,10,14-Tetramethylpentadecane

February 1, 2002

Author(s)

Carl R. Schultesiz, C. Leighton

The certification of the rheological properties of standard reference material SRM 2490, a non-Newtonian fluid consisting of polyisobutylene dissolved in 2,6,10...

NIST Standard Reference Materials Catalog 2002

February 1, 2002

Author(s)

J W. Thomas

This catalog provides technical and general ordering information for the Standard Reference Materials [SRMs] and Reference Materials [RMs] currently available...

Cost Analysis of Fire Suppression Systems

January 2, 2002

Author(s)

J M. Bennett, M L. Kolleck

Guidelines on Firewalls and Firewall Policy

January 1, 2002

Author(s)

John P. Wack, Ken Cutler, Jamie Pole

[Superseded by SP 800-41 Rev. 1 (September 2009): http://www.nist.gov/manuscript-publication-search.cfm?pub_id=901083] This document provides introductory...

Building and Fire Research Laboratory Activities, Accomplishments, and Recognitions 2000-2001.

January 1, 2002

Author(s)

A J. Fowell

This report documents the 2000-2001 activities, accomplishments, and staff awards for the Building and Fire Research Laboratory. The accomplishments are...

Suppression Effectiveness of Aerosols: The Effect of Size and Flame Type

January 1, 2002

Author(s)

J W. Fleming, B A. Williams, R S. Sheinson

This paper summarizes efforts to identify properties of aerosols (liquids and solids) leading to effective fire suppression. It is part of the US Department of...

ADVANCED PROPELLANT/ADDITIVE DEVELOPMENT FOR FIRE SUPPRESSING GAS GENERATORS: DEVELOPMENT + TEST

January 1, 2002

Author(s)

Stephen Fallis, Russell Reed, G F. Holland, J L. McCormick

The Advanced Propellant/Additive Development for Gas Generator project is a collaborative effort between General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems (GD...

LIQUID AGENT TRANSPORT AROUND SOLID OBSTACLES

January 1, 2002

Author(s)

Cary Presser, J F. Widmann, G Papadopoulos

The focus of this effort is to investigate the dispersal of liquid fire suppression agents around solid obstacles, and obtain a better understanding of the...

INTUMESCENT INSTANT FIREWALLS FOR LOW-COST FIRE PROTECTION

January 1, 2002

Author(s)

Ginger Bennett

Intumescent materials respond to impingement of a fire by swelling and forming a protective char that physically and thermally protects the structure...

Enhanced Powder Panels

January 1, 2002

Author(s)

D C. Cyphers, Scott A. Frederick, John P. Haas

Ballistic threat-induced fires are a major contributor to aircraft vulnerability. This paper describes a recent investigation of new concepts for powder panels...

Fluoroalkyl Phosphorus Fire Extinguishing Agents

January 1, 2002

Author(s)

R E. Tapscott, J M. Shreeve, J D. Mather

Phosphorus compounds show extraordinary effectiveness as flame extinguishants, and there is evidence for a chemical mechanism. Most work to date, however, has...

Tropodegradable Bromocarbon Extinguishants- Compound Selection and Testing Issues

January 1, 2002

Author(s)

J D. Mather, R E. Tapscott

Thermodynamics of Metal Agent Fire Extinguishment

January 1, 2002

Author(s)

J D. Mather, R E. Tapscott

The thermodynamics of oxides, carbonates, halides and related metal compounds involved in extinguishment by dry chemicals and metal agents has been analyzed. It...

NIST Time and Frequency Services

January 1, 2002

Author(s)

Michael A. Lombardi

NIST Computer Time Services: Internet Time Service (ITS), Automated Computer Time Service (ACTS), and time.gov Web Sites

January 1, 2002

Author(s)

Judah Levine, Michael A. Lombardi, Andrew N. Novick

Building and Fire Research Laboratory - Activities, Accomplishments and Recognitions 2000-2001

January 1, 2002

Author(s)

A J. Fowell

This report documents the 2000-2001 activities, accomplishments, and staff awards for the Building and Fire Research Laboratory. The accomplishments are...