| Document ID (ISN) | 53326 |
| CIS number |
90-273 |
| ISSN - Serial title |
0341-2636 - Fördern und Heben |
| Year |
1989 |
| Convention or series no. |
|
| Author(s) |
Büssem R. |
| Title |
Fire extinguishing systems in warehouses for chemicals - what is the best method? |
| Original title |
Löschanlagen in Chemielagern - Welches ist das beste Verfahren? [in German] |
| Bibliographic information |
1989, Vol.39, No.7-8, p.622-626. Illus. 1 ref. |
| Abstract |
Advantages and disadvantages of foam, water spray, dry powder and carbon dioxide extinguishing systems as well as sprinkler systems for fire extinction in warehouses for chemicals are discussed. Sprinkler systems or a combination of the sprinkler and foam extinguishing systems proved most efficient in many cases. They do not cause major waste and wastewater disposal problems. If dangerous reactions between stored chemicals and water are to be expected, CO2 or dry powder extinguishers are suitable. |
| Descriptors (primary) |
carbon dioxide extinguishers; storage; chemical extinguishing systems; water extinguishing systems; sprinkler systems; dry chemical extinguishing systems |
| Descriptors (secondary) |
chemical industry; warehouses; pharmaceutical industry; major hazards; fixed extinguishing systems |
| Document type |
D - Periodical articles |
| Subject(s) |
Fire and explosions
|
| Broad subject area(s) |
Fires, explosions and major hazards
|
| Browse category(ies) |
Fires
Storage and warehousing
|
