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Document ID (ISN)51270
CIS number 89-234
ISSN - Serial title 0409-2791 - Betriebstechnik
Year 1988
Convention or series no.
Title Cable conduit as dangerous fuse - Fire retardant measures prevent spread of fire to neighbouring buildings
Original title Kabelschacht als gefährliche Zündschnur - Abschottmassnahmen verhindern das Übergreifen eines Feuers auf benachbarte Gebäude [in German]
Bibliographic information 1988, Vol.29, No.2, p.51-52. Illus.
Abstract Fire retarding measures include: (1) doors with smoke sensors and an automatic closing mechanism; (2) protective coatings which expand to 15-20 times their original volume through the effect of temperatures between 120°C and 180°C. The coatings can be applied to cables or panels used as partitions.
Descriptors (primary) fire retardant coatings; fire doors; electric conduits; ducts
Descriptors (secondary) fire protection; fire hazards
Document type D - Periodical articles
Subject(s) Fire and explosions
Broad subject area(s) Fires, explosions and major hazards
Browse category(ies) Fires
Compressed gases and pressure vessels