The effect of compressed air foam on the detection of hydrocarbon fuels in fire debris samples

In 1998/99 the New Zealand Fire Service implemented compressed air foam delivery systems for the suppression of fires in rural areas. This study investigated whether the introduction of the foam to the seat of the fire created any problems in subsequent analyses of fire debris samples. No significan...

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Published in:Science & justice 2000-10, Vol.40 (4), p.257-260
Main Authors: Coulson, S.A., Morgan-Smith, R.K., Noble, D.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
accelerants
Air
arson
Bias
compressed air foam (CAF)
Emulsions
fire
Fire Extinguishing Systems
Fires
Firesetting Behavior - diagnosis
Forensic Medicine - methods
Forensic science
Fossil Fuels - analysis
Humans
hydrocarbon fuels
Hydrocarbons - analysis
New Zealand
Rural Population
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Summary:In 1998/99 the New Zealand Fire Service implemented compressed air foam delivery systems for the suppression of fires in rural areas. This study investigated whether the introduction of the foam to the seat of the fire created any problems in subsequent analyses of fire debris samples. No significant interferences from the foam were found when the samples were analysed by direct headspace using activated carbon strips. The only foam component detected was limonene.
ISSN:1355-0306
1876-4452
DOI:10.1016/S1355-0306(00)71995-2