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Experimental study on the effects of water mist suppressing spray bitumen fires

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    Abstract

    Burning behaviors of the spray bitumen mixture were investigated experimentally. Investigations of the suppression methods of this typical kind of fire were also included. The characteristics of water mist were tested by LDV/APV system. Temperatures were measured by thermocouples and the internal structure was observed by Thermography. Results indicated that the highest temperature was measured in the core of the spray. At the lower pressure ratio (pw/pf≤2. 65), the water mist envelops the spray fire into a ball of fire. At the higher pressure ratio (pw/pf>2. 65), the water mist suppressed the spray fire within a short time. The higher pressure water mist demonstrated higher efficiency for the suppression of spray fires.
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)249-256
    JournalJournal of University of Science and Technology of China
    Volume41
    Issue number3
    Publication statusPublished - 2011

    Research Keywords

    • Fire suppression
    • LDV/APV
    • Spray bitumen fire
    • Water mist

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