January 30, 2007
Fire and Materials 2007
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Is it sufficient?
•Crib experiments suggest 1.5 -4.0 gm/m2sec is sufficient to extinguish cribs (reviews: Novozhilov et al., Grant et al.)
•Simulation of droplet in wind
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•Used similar nozzle for droplet size distribution •Achieves extinguishment zone around the structure at nominal design
Spray extends up to 5 m from the structure.