Aerosol fire extinguishing technology

Author: Guo Hongbao
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Publishing Date: 2005-05-01
Features: Aerosol fire extinguishing technology has emerged as a unique and advantageous fire suppression method among various halon alternatives in the global phase-out and ban of halon production and use. It is characterized by high fire suppression efficiency, environmental friendliness, low cost of use and maintenance, and is considered an excellent halon alternative technology. Its products are applied in various industries such as shipping, oil extraction, communication, military, and power. This book provides a systematic and comprehensive introduction to aerosol fire extinguishing technology, covering its basic theory, principles, development process, and product design and application. Particularly, it elaborates in detail on the differences and applicable scenarios of various aerosol fire extinguishing technologies in conjunction with the latest advancements in this field. This book serves as a practical reference for popularizing and promoting fire protection technology knowledge and is suitable for fire management personnel, researchers, designers, and application professionals.
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Halon Phase-Out Program
Section 1 Ozone Layer Depletion and Its Hazards
1.1 Composition and Structure of the Atmosphere
1.2 Role and Current Status of the Ozone Layer
1.3 Mechanism of Ozone Layer Depletion and Its Hazards
Section 2 Implementation of the Halon Phase-Out Program
1.1 History and Current Status of Global Production and Consumption of Ozone-Depleting Substances
1.2 International Community's Attention and Actions on Ozone Layer Issues
1.3 China's Policies and Implementation Status Regarding Halon Phase-Out
References 24
Chapter 2 Introduction to Current Halon Alternative Technologies
Section 1 Overview of Halon Alternative Fire Suppression Systems
1.1 Evaluation Principles for Halon Alternative Technologies
1.2 Development Status of Halon Alternative Technologies
Section 2 Introduction to Common Gas Fire Suppression Systems
1.1 Halon 1211 Fire Suppression System
1.2 Halon 1301 Fire Suppression System
1.3 Carbon Dioxide Fire Suppression System
1.4 IG-541 Fire Suppression System
1.5 HFC-227ea Fire Suppression System
1.6 HFC-236ea Fire Suppression System
1.7 Fine Water Mist Fire Suppression System
References 60
Chapter 3 Aerosol Fire Suppressants
Section 1 Basic Concepts
1.1 Dispersed Systems and Colloids
1.2 Surface Free Energy and Adsorption
1.3 Kinetic Properties of Aerosols
1.4 Interfacial Phenomena of Aerosol Particles
1.5 Optical Properties of Aerosols
Section 2 Aerosol Fire Suppressants and Their Development
1.1 Aerosol Fire Suppressants
1.2 Development of Aerosol Fire Suppressants
Section 3 Fire Suppression Mechanism of Aerosol Fire Suppressants
1.1 Combustion Mechanism
1.2 Fire Suppression Mechanism of Aerosols
Section 4 Performance of Aerosol Fire Suppressants
1.1 Composition
1.2 Particle Size
1.3 Fire Suppression Efficiency
1.4 Toxicity Indicators
1.5 ODP Value
1.6 GWP Value
1.7 ALT Value
1.8 Secondary Harm
1.9 Safety Performance of Fire Suppressants
1.10 Storage Performance of Fire Suppressants
Section 5 Comprehensive Comparison of Common Halon Alternative Fire Suppression Systems
1.1 Environmental Comparison
1.2 Toxicity Comparison
1.3 Impact on Protected Objects
1.4 Fire Suppression Efficiency Comparison
1.5 Comprehensive Cost Comparison
References 114
Chapter 4 Aerosol Fire Suppression Products
Section 1 Smoke Automatic Fire Suppression Products
1.1 Device Structure Overview
1.2 Smoke Fire Suppression Mechanism
1.3 Fire Suppression Agent Formulation
1.4 Fire Suppression Agent Production Process
Section 2 Aerosol Fire Suppression Products
1.1 Structural Features and Working Principle
1.2 Fire Suppression Agent Formulation
1.3 Aerosol Fire Suppression Agent Production Process
References 130
Chapter 5 Design, Installation, and Acceptance of Aerosol Fire Suppression Systems
Section 1 Application Scope of Aerosol Fire Suppression Systems
1.1 Initial Fire Suppression Suitable for Aerosol Fire Suppression Systems
1.2 Fires Suitable for S-Type Aerosol Systems but Not K-Type
1.3 Fires Not Suitable for Aerosol Fire Suppression Systems
Section 2 Composition and Control Methods of Aerosol Fire Suppression Systems
1.1 System Composition
1.2 System Control Methods
Section 3 Design of Aerosol Automatic Fire Suppression Systems
1.1 Requirements for Protected Areas
1.2 Calculation of Fire Suppression Agent Dosage
1.3 Operation and Control
1.4 Safety Requirements
1.5 Design Examples
Section 4 Installation of Aerosol Fire Suppression Systems
1.1 General Requirements for Aerosol Fire Suppression System Installation
1.2 Installation Requirements for Aerosol Fire Suppression Devices
1.3 Installation Requirements for Gas Fire Suppression Controllers and Alarm Systems
1.4 System Wiring Requirements
Section 5 Acceptance Requirements for Aerosol Automatic Fire Suppression Systems
1.1 Acceptance Standards
1.2 Materials to Be Submitted for Completion Acceptance
1.3 Acceptance Content
Section 6 Safe Use and Maintenance of Aerosol Fire Suppression Systems
1.1 Safe Use Requirements for Aerosol Fire Suppression Systems
1.2 Maintenance of Aerosol Fire Suppression Systems
References 143
Chapter 6 Application Fields of Aerosol Fire Suppression Products
Section 1 Application in the Information Industry
1.1 Communication Base Stations
1.2 Data Exchange Rooms, Communication Rooms
1.3 Computer Rooms and Security Monitoring Rooms in Various Industries
Section 2 Application in the Power Industry
1.1 Cable Corridors (Tunnels) (Including Underground), Cable Trenches, and Other Confined Spaces
1.2 Important Substations and Switchgear Installation Sites
1.3 Control Equipment Installation Sites
1.4 Insulating Oil Depots, Turbine Oil Depots
Section 3 Application in the Petroleum Industry
1.1 Oil Depots, Oil Tanks
1.2 Important Control Equipment Installation Sites in the Petroleum Industry
1.3 Offshore Oil Production Platforms
1.4 Oil and Gas Fields
Section 4 Application in the Aerospace Industry
1.1 Cargo Hold
1.2 Dryer Cabin
1.3 Aircraft Fuel Tanks
1.4 Satellite and Aerospace Tracking Bases
1.5 Space Launch Control Rooms, Ignition Rooms, Launch Pads, and Launch Platforms
1.6 Wind Tunnels
Section 5 Application in the Military Field
1.1 Communication Mobile Quarters
1.2 Important Control Equipment and Flammable Material Installation Sites in Warships
1.3 Electronic Control Systems and Power Rooms in Armored Vehicles
Section 6 Application in Transportation
1.1 Train Cab, Fuel Engine Room, Generator Room
1.2 Railway Signal Stations, Power Supply Stations along Railway Lines
1.3 Station Command Rooms, Monitoring Rooms, Communication Buildings, Signal Buildings
1.4 Truck Transportation Fleets
1.5 Ocean-going Ship Fleets and Transport Ship Fleets, Containers
Section 7 Application in Metallurgical Industry
1.1 Conveyor Belts Corridors
1.2 Electrical Basements, Cable Layers, Cable Tunnels, Transformer Rooms, High and Low Voltage Distribution Rooms
1.3 Hydraulic Stations and Lubricating Oil Depots
1.4 Rolling Equipment Rooms
1.5 Ground Electronic Instrument Control Rooms and Various Databases
Section 8 Application in Other Fields
References 160
Chapter 7 Introduction to Famous Foreign Aerosol Fire Suppression Products
Section 1 Pyrogen Aerosol Fire Suppression Device
1.1 Company Introduction
1.2 Product Introduction
1.3 Introduction to Fire Suppression Agent Formulation
1.4 Composition of Fire Suppression Agent
1.5 Technical Indicators of the Product
1.6 Structural Features of the Product
Section 2 Aero-K Aerosol Fire Suppression Device
1.1 Company Introduction
1.2 Product Introduction
1.3 Introduction to Fire Suppression Agent Formulation
1.4 Composition of Fire Suppression Agent
1.5 Technical Indicators of the Product
1.6 Structural Features of the Product
Section 3 Micro-K Aerosol Fire Suppression Device
1.1 Company Introduction
1.2 Product Introduction
1.3 Introduction to Fire Suppression Agent Formulation
1.4 Composition of Fire Suppression Agent
1.5 Technical Indicators of the Product
1.6 Structural Features of the Product
Section 4 FirePro Aerosol Fire Suppression Device
1.1 Company Introduction
1.2 Product Introduction
1.3 Introduction to Fire Suppression Agent Formulation
1.4 Composition of Fire Suppression Agent
1.5 Technical Indicators of the Product
1.6 Structural Features of the Product
References 169
Appendix
Appendix 1 Aerosol Fire Suppression System, Part 1: Thermal Aerosol Fire Suppression Device (GA499.1—2004)
Appendix 2 Design, Installation, and Acceptance Code for Thermal Aerosol Automatic Fire Suppression Systems (DB61/302—2002)
Appendix 3 Explanation of Provisions in the Design, Installation, and Acceptance Code for Thermal Aerosol Automatic Fire Suppression Systems (DB61/302—2002)