Just as you can blow out a burning match with your breath, explosives are used to "blow out" oil well fires. The fires are so violent ind intense that normal firefighting methods will not work.
No - you wouldn't want to put out an oil fire out with water, it would spread. There are also checmicals that are used to deprive the fire of air. Powders (Like your household extinguisher) fires can also be smothered with blankets etc. Explosives are used to put out very large fires like oil well fires.
No, foam is not recommended for oil fires as it can actually spread the fire and cause it to flare up. Foam is better suited for extinguishing class A and B fires, such as wood or paper fires. For oil fires, it is best to use a fire extinguisher specifically designed for class K (kitchen) fires or a fire suppression system designed for commercial kitchens.
Blasting agents such as ANFO (ammonium nitrate/fuel oil) or emulsion explosives are commonly used in underground silver mining due to their good performance in confined spaces. These explosives are carefully engineered to provide the necessary energy to break the rock effectively while minimizing the risk of excessive damage. It's important to follow strict safety protocols and regulations when handling and using explosives in mining operations.
No, flour should not be used to extinguish fires as it can actually make the fire worse by creating a dust explosion. It is safer to use a fire extinguisher or water to put out a fire.
No, flour should not be used to extinguish grease fires as it can cause the fire to spread. It is recommended to use a fire extinguisher or baking soda to put out a grease fire.
No - you wouldn't want to put out an oil fire out with water, it would spread. There are also checmicals that are used to deprive the fire of air. Powders (Like your household extinguisher) fires can also be smothered with blankets etc. Explosives are used to put out very large fires like oil well fires.
Because water is better to use to put out fires than sand.
all countries use oil stoves, cars, fires.
there is a specle fire extinguisher that is for elecrical fires ... DONT USE WATER
No, foam is not recommended for oil fires as it can actually spread the fire and cause it to flare up. Foam is better suited for extinguishing class A and B fires, such as wood or paper fires. For oil fires, it is best to use a fire extinguisher specifically designed for class K (kitchen) fires or a fire suppression system designed for commercial kitchens.
Other IEDs may use military and commercial explosives, such as trinitrotoluene (TNT), ammonium nitrate (fertilizer), and fuel oil (ANFO).
Class A: Used to put out fires involving combustible substances such as paper, wood, or plasticClass B: Used to put out fires consuming a flammable liquid, such as gasoline or oil, or a flammable gas like propane.Class C: Used to put out fires caused by electrical energy.Class D: Used to put out fires involving combustible metals such as magnesium, lithium or sodiumClass K: Used in kitchen fires involving deep fat fryers or other grease.The article below goes into more detail on fire extinguishers and the classes.
The leftover military explosives were put to good use demolishing burned-out buildings. The town's stray cats were taken to the warehouses and put to good use catching rats.
For a grease fire, use a fire extinguisher specifically labeled for grease fires or smother the fire by placing a metal lid over the pan. For an electrical fire, turn off the power source if safe to do so and use a Class C fire extinguisher. For a wood or paper fire, use a Class A fire extinguisher or water to extinguish the flames.
Water, foam, powdered chemicals like sodium bicarbonate
No, they used water.
i would use a carbon dioxide fire extinguisher which works well on all fires