Fire Suppression and Detection SystemsA text that provides an understanding of the basic principles involved in the design and operation of existing suppression and detection systems found in most occupancies. Each chapter includes a selected bibliography, suggested readings, and review questions. This edition examines the essential dat |
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... Fire Extinguish- ers , " Chapter 9 , Basic Firemen's Training Manual . College Park : Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute . 12. McCormick , J. W. , and O. R. Schmitt . 1974. " Extinguishment of Selected Metal Fires Using Carbon ...
... Fire Extinguish- ers , " Chapter 9 , Basic Firemen's Training Manual . College Park : Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute . 12. McCormick , J. W. , and O. R. Schmitt . 1974. " Extinguishment of Selected Metal Fires Using Carbon ...
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... Fire Jour- nal , 81 : 5 , 49-53 . 15. Johnson , J. E. 1970. Concepts of Fire Detection . Cedar Knolls : Pyrotronics . 16. Keating , J. P. , and E. F. Loftus . 1975. People Care in Fire Emergencies – Psy- chological Aspects . Technology ...
... Fire Jour- nal , 81 : 5 , 49-53 . 15. Johnson , J. E. 1970. Concepts of Fire Detection . Cedar Knolls : Pyrotronics . 16. Keating , J. P. , and E. F. Loftus . 1975. People Care in Fire Emergencies – Psy- chological Aspects . Technology ...
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... Fire Research , Na- tional Institute for Standards and Technology . 7. Fenwal . 1957. Discussion of a New Principle in Fire Detection - Rate Compen- sation . Ashland : Fenwal . 8. Grabowski , G. J. 1972. “ Fire Detection and Actuation ...
... Fire Research , Na- tional Institute for Standards and Technology . 7. Fenwal . 1957. Discussion of a New Principle in Fire Detection - Rate Compen- sation . Ashland : Fenwal . 8. Grabowski , G. J. 1972. “ Fire Detection and Actuation ...
Contents
SUPPRESSION AGENTS AND PRINCIPLES | 1 |
PORTABLE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS | 25 |
PORTABLE AND MOBILE FOAM | 87 |
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