Water mist explored

Water mist systems have been subjected to rigorous fire testing throughout the world. Water mist systems are primarily classified by the method of generating the mist; whether the nozzles operate individually, in an array as part of an object protection system, or as part of a total compartment delu...

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Published in:Buildings (Cedar Rapids. 1947) 1999-10, Vol.93 (10), p.42-42
Main Author: Pepi, Jerome S
Format: Magazinearticle
Language:English
Subjects:
Buildings
Construction industry
Equipment and supplies
Fire extinction
Fire prevention
Fire protection
Fire sprinklers
Firefighting equipment
Gases
Innovations
Nozzles
Selection
Sprinkler systems
Water supply
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Summary:Water mist systems have been subjected to rigorous fire testing throughout the world. Water mist systems are primarily classified by the method of generating the mist; whether the nozzles operate individually, in an array as part of an object protection system, or as part of a total compartment deluge system; and the range of operating pressures. Manufacturers appear to be specializing on an individual nozzle type, and all four types are being offered in the marketplace: 1. diffuser impingement nozzles, 2. pressure jet nozzles, 3. gas-atomizing nozzles, and 4. jet interaction nozzles.
ISSN:0007-3725
2471-3112