November 17, 2006
3rd International Fire Ecology and Management Congress
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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 •Able to achieve extinguishment zone around the structure at nominal design
Spray extends up to 5 m from the structure.