Dry Chemical Powder Qualities
Dry Chemical Powder Qualities
Dry chemical powder is used today in many fire events. Another product, fire powder, is one of the commonly used extinguishing materials. Dry chemical powders are produced for use in various fuel fires in a word Class B fires and Class C fires that is gas fires. In addition, some dry chemical powders can also be used in metal fires, namely Class D fires. Generally, it is a highly effective fire extinguishing material produced for use in such fires. Dry chemical powders are now accessible in two varieties. Structurally, sodium bicarbonate based and potassium bicarbonate based ones are available. These fire powders, on the other hand, create a layer on the burning fuel and break the bond between fire and oxygen. These powders, which are commercially available as fire powders in market, can perform a highly effective extinguishing process if used correctly.
Dry Chemical Powder Tank
Dry chemical powders are preserved in a pressurized tank. In case of a fire; fire powders that is sprayed with pressure, together with nitrogen extinguishs the fire by creating a layer between fire and oxygen. There are 14 Bar pressure in dry chemical powder tanks. Nitrogen gas is filled in the tank in this way. In the meantime, with the control system in the tank, the pressure drop during use is balanced and
Pressure is also prevented during operation. Dry chemical powder tanks in fire stations are also kept safe with this control system.
Dry chemical powders are mostly used in various fires of gas and fuel. These powders, that is also known as fire powders, should be used consciously. If dry chemical powder tank is used by someone who does not know how to use it, it may be poisoned by the powder that may come out of the tank. In such a case, an emergency response will be needed. Therefore it is very important to wear a mask when using fire powder. Protective clothing such as masks should be worn to protect both dry chemical powder and toxic gases from fire. Dry chemical powders are frequently used in various fuel fires, usually fire stations.