Since petroleum is a flammable liquid, a Class B fire extinguisher would be used.
Ground fires. CO2 is heavier than our air and would therefore fall to the ground when released.
Fire extinguishers are best used on incipient (at the beginning) fires.
Different types of fire equipment are designed for various fire classes. For instance, water extinguishers are effective for ordinary combustibles (Class A fires), while foam extinguishers can address flammable liquids (Class B fires). For electrical fires (Class C), carbon dioxide (CO2) extinguishers are suitable, and dry chemical extinguishers can tackle multiple fire classes, including A, B, and C. Additionally, specialized equipment like Class D extinguishers is used for metal fires, and wet chemical extinguishers are ideal for cooking oil fires (Class K).
normally red, but different fires require different extinguishers which will vary in color.
liquids
Class A fire extinguishers - used for fires caused by "ordinary combustibles" aka paper, wood, plastic, cardboard, etc.Class B fire extinguishers - used for fires caused by flammable liquids such as gasoline and oil.Class C fire extinguishers - used for electrical firesClass D fire extinguishers - used for fires caused by explosive or flammable metals (most commonly found in laboratoriesClass K fire extinguishers - used for fires found in commercial kitchens
FIRE extinguishers are used to put out fire.
No, hence them being Class D fire extinguishers they are only used on combustible metal fires. there are different class d extinguishers as well for specific metal fires no one class d extinguisher on all metal fires mostly very specific
Liquids
A fire fighting system typically consists of fire alarms, sprinkler systems, fire extinguishers, and other equipment designed to detect and suppress fires. These systems are crucial for early detection and containment of fires in buildings to protect people and property.
Class K fire extinguishers are designed to supplement kitchen fire suppression systems.
ABC fire extinguishers extinguish fires by cooling it down.