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What is the most effective method for extinguishing an oil fire?
The most effective method for extinguishing an oil fire is to smother it by cutting off its oxygen supply. This can be done by covering the fire with a fire blanket, sand, or a specialized foam designed for oil fires. Water should not be used to extinguish an oil fire as it can cause the fire to spread.
What type of fire extinguisher should be used for extinguishing oil fire?
Class B: Class B extinguishers are used on fires involving flammable liquids, such as grease, gasoline, oil, and oil-based paints.
Is it always water that you use to put a fire out?
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.
Is foam a good use for oil 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.
How does putting a fire blanket over a pan of oil put it out?
You need three things for something to burn, a fuel (the oil), an ignition source (the burning oil), and oxygen (air). When you put the blanket over the pan, you eliminate the air from the equation, thus extinguishing the flames.
Why is it a bad idea to fight fires with water?
Fighting fires with water can sometimes be ineffective for certain types of fires, such as those involving flammable liquids or electrical equipment, as water can spread the fire or create electrical hazards. Additionally, using water on certain fires, like those involving grease or oil, can cause the fire to flare up and intensify. It's important to use the appropriate extinguishing agent for the type of fire to ensure effective suppression.
Does homeowner insurance cover fire damage caused by hot cooking oil?
In most cases yes. Always check with your agent.
What is a 12b fire extinguisher?
A 12B fire extinguisher is specifically designed to combat flammable liquid fires, such as those involving gasoline, oil, and other petroleum products. The "12B" rating indicates its effectiveness against Class B fires, with the number denoting the amount of flammable liquid it can extinguish. These extinguishers typically use foam, dry chemical, or carbon dioxide as the extinguishing agent. It's essential for environments where flammable liquids are present, such as garages and industrial settings.
Which type of fire is a Class B fire extinguisher is designed to put out?
The purpose of having an extinguisher rated on class B fires is so that such an extinguisher is capable of extinguishing any incipient flammable liquid as designated in the US by the NFPA or in Europe and the rest of the world by BSI or EN3 reliance.The problem with most class B rated portable fire extinguishers is that almost all of them are not capable of extinguishing all of the subclasses of fuels defined under this category of fires. For example, in the class B definition of fuels there are 2-types: Polar and Non-Polar fuels and under the Non-Polar category there are 2-divisions that clearly require separation because of their different properties requiring different extinguishing medias to neutralized them if ignited. This is gasoline, their heavier varieties of products, and their lighter products used as solvents versus grease and cooking oil medias that exclusively and safely require them to be extinguished by their own category of chemical that are designed to qualify under the "K" fire class ratings.The only product in the world that can extinguish all the class B fires including class K is only available by the newest Technology and steam of fire extinguisher products known as FireStopper® containing the exclusive extinguishing agent PFE-FR™, a Non-Toxic, Non-Irritant, and Non-Agressive, all fire class effective fire extinguisher and media.
What could be the best emulsifying agent to mix vegetable oil with peanut butter and powders?
egg yolk...?
What kind of fixed extinguishing plant is installed in an oil tankers engine room and pump room?
In oil tankers, the engine room and pump room typically have a fixed extinguishing system that uses a combination of foam and water mist or CO2 systems. These systems are designed to quickly suppress fires caused by flammable liquids and gases present in these areas. The foam system is effective for Class B fires, while CO2 systems are used for electrical and flammable liquid fires, ensuring a quick response to minimize damage and enhance safety. Additionally, automatic detection systems are often integrated to activate the extinguishing agents promptly in the event of a fire.
How can scavenge fires be extinguished?
The main two things that should be done in case of a scavenge fire are to minimize the fire and to prevent it from making damages to other machinery parts. For this the engine should be brought to dead slow.The fuel supply should be cut off.The lube oil supply should be increased in order to prevent piston seizure.Close the drain valves in the scavenge space so that the fire will not be spreading to other parts.If it is a minor fire,it will burn out inside it without making any harm.If it is a major one,then normal cooling should be applied.Turning gear should be engaged.And then the fire extinguishing medium should be applied through the fittings in the scavenge trunk.The extinguishing medium will be either CO2 or dry powder.
