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Most hydrocarbons are less dense than water. So, if you put water on a hydrocarbon fire, they will simply float on top of it, rending the water ineffective.
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What is fire demand?
Fire demand is the amount of water required to extinguish fire.
Why water can not extinguish oil fire?
the water goes to the bottom of the oil
Is water stronger than fire?
Yes: water is stronger than fire. You can extinguish a conflagration with water, but you can't stop a flood with fire. It's true that fire can make water vapor away, but you need A LOT of fire versus A SMALL amount of water. Plus, even vapor can extinguish fire.
What can be used to extinguish a fire at a gas station?
The best tool to extinguish a small gasoline or diesel fire is a portable fire extinguisher.If the fire is small and you have a portable extinguisher, you should attempt to extinguish the fire.If you cannot extinguish the fire and it continues to get larger, get away from the vehicle. There may be toxic fumes and the possibility of an explosion.Never apply water to a gasoline or diesel fire.
Why water is not used to extinguish class e fire?
Class e is an electrical fire. Water is not usedbecausewater and electricity do not mix.
Which gas is required to extinguish a fire?
carbon dioxide is used to extinguish fire
How much water is needed to extinguish a fire?
Water is pretty useful against fire but if the fire is very big you will need much more than if it was a little fire. Obviously.
How can you extinguish burning fire?
with a fire extinguisher
Why shouldn't you use water to put out a gasoline fire?
Water should not be used to extinguish a gasoline fire because the gasoline will stay on top of the water which can spread the fire quicker. The best thing to use is a fire extinguisher.
How do you put a fire out in a tumble dryer?
Switch I off beFore using some water to extinguish the fire or use a fire extinguisher if that is more convienent
What does the letter and number mean on the fire extinguisher?
LETTER- type of fire it will extinguish NUMBER- capacity. Higher the number, the bigger the fire it can extinguish.
Is water the best way to put out a chemical fire?
You need to read the MSDS to see what agent to use to extinguish a fire. Some chemical fires can be extinguished with water, like acetic acid. If you use enough of it, you can extinguish a gasoline or diesel fire with water--definitely don't try this at home, you need a fire hose.If you were attempting to fight a calcium carbide fire with water, you would probably die. When calcium carbide is mixed with water, it produces a very flammable gas called acetylene.
