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THE EXTINCTION OF PETROL AND SOLID FUEL FIRES WITH LIQUID NITROGEN

Richardson, D.D., 1966. THE EXTINCTION OF PETROL AND SOLID FUEL FIRES WITH LIQUID NITROGEN. Fire Research Notes 638


ABSTRACT

This note describes an investigation of the performance of liquid nitrogen on petrol and wooden crib fires. It shows that liquid nitrogen is likely to be less effective than dry powder in the extinction of small petrol fires, but more effective than water in the extinction of small solid fuel fires.



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