Laboratory evaluation of the effectiveness of nanostructured and conventional particles in clearing smoke in enclosed spaces

R. Yadav; R. G. Maghirang; L. E. Erickson; B. Kakumanu; S. G. Castro

doi:10.1016/j.firesaf.2007.02.002

Laboratory evaluation of the effectiveness of nanostructured and conventional particles in clearing smoke in enclosed spaces

R. Yadav, R. G. Maghirang, L. E. Erickson, B. Kakumanu, S. G. Castro

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The potential of nanostructured and conventional particulate materials in clearing smoke in enclosed spaces was evaluated. Aggregates of metal oxide nanostructured particles or conventional particles were sprayed into an enclosed experimental chamber (2.4 m×2.4 m×3.6 m) filled with glycol smoke. The times required for the light transmission in the room to reach 10% and 20% served as a measure of the effectiveness of the material in clearing smoke. The effects of material type and deployment pressure were considered. Results indicate the potential of some particles in increasing the rate of smoke dissipation and improving the visibility in the smoke-filled chamber.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	36-41
Number of pages	6
Journal	Fire Safety Journal
Volume	43
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.firesaf.2007.02.002
State	Published - Jan 2008
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Nanoscale particles
Smoke clearing
Smoke dissipation

ASJC Scopus subject areas

General Chemistry
General Materials Science
Safety, Risk, Reliability and Quality
General Physics and Astronomy

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