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A fire suppressant is used to remove one of 3 things from a fire. Depending on what the suppressant is, it operates by removing ONE of the 3. IE: CO2 works by removing the OXYGEN from the fire, water works by removing HEAT, and something like a fire fighting foam works by removing heat and the FUEL, by causing a blanketing action between flame and the fuel.
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How are electromagnets used for fire doors?
Electromagnets are used for fire doors by holding them open during normal operation and releasing them to close automatically in case of a fire alarm. The magnets are connected to the fire alarm system and are designed to deactivate when the alarm is triggered, allowing the doors to close and block the spread of fire and smoke.
Can fire be turned into electricity?
Yes, fire can be used to generate electricity through technologies like thermal power plants, where heat from burning fuel is used to produce steam and turn turbines to generate electricity. Another method is through thermoelectric generators, which convert temperature differentials, like those created by a fire, into electricity.
What type of energy is a fire hydrant?
A fire hydrant stores and provides potential energy in the form of high-pressure water that is ready to be used in case of a fire emergency.
What is the purpose of fire curtains?
Fire curtains are designed to prevent the spread of fire and smoke within a building by creating a protective barrier. They are typically deployed automatically in the event of a fire, helping to contain the fire to a specific area and providing time for occupants to evacuate safely.
How does a fire piston work to ignite a fire?
A fire piston works by rapidly compressing air inside a tube, which generates heat due to the increase in pressure. This heat is then used to ignite a small piece of tinder, such as char cloth, creating a spark that starts a fire.
What are the contents of a red comet fire grenade?
A red comet fire grenade typically contains a liquid chemical fire suppressant, such as carbon tetrachloride or saltwater, enclosed in a glass container. When thrown at a fire, the glass breaks, releasing the suppressant to extinguish the flames.
What are the hunger suppressant ingredients used in amphetamine?
Amphetamine itself is the hunger suppressant. Amphetamine is its own compound.
What was heroin used for in the 1800s?
a cough suppressant
How do you stop a burning propane tank?
Depending on the material inflamed. Water will at least suppress the heat, but fire suppressant foam is the most effective material used.
What is the drug cloperastine used to treat?
cloperastine is a cough suppressant.
Can Lortab be used as a cough suppressant?
yes it can because lortab has hydrocodone in it which is an antitussive
What causes fire to die out?
Fires can die out due to lack of oxygen, fuel, or heat. Removing any of these components will extinguish the flames. Additionally, adding water or a fire suppressant can also help to put out a fire.
Is pepto bismol an acid suppressant?
Yes. Pink Bismuth is an acid suppressant.
Are there any eco-green fire suppressants?
There is only one tested and proven eco-green fire suppressant technology and product line available anywhere in the world, and that is the FireStopper Fire Suppressant and Anti Explosive Technology. Not only does this technology provide fire suppression, but as an added dimension, the Fire Fighting Catalyst (FFC), as it is called, is a bio remedial technology that is also designed to provide products for remediation of oil-spills, reduction of the carbon foot-print, and protection against nuclear fuel rod incidents such as the Fukushima I nuclear accidents, etc.
What is the red substance that is dropped from planes to put out fires?
These are usually a combination of primarily phosphates and sulphates. The red is a coloring added to the mix.See the Web Link to the left for more information on the most commonly used one.
What is dxo?
Cough suppressant.
Is nitrogen economic?
As a fertilizer? As a fire suppressant agent? In what form? Using what currency? Is there an alternative that's cheaper to get store and use? Long term? Needs a lot more information
