Apparatus and method for suppressing a fire
US5449041A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 24, 1993 |
| Grant date | Sep 12, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 24, 2013 |
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- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC06D5/06
- WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
An apparatus for suppressing a fire comprises a gas generator in communication with a vaporizable liquid by means of a first conduit. When activated, the gas generator generates an elevated temperature burst of a first gas containing carbon dioxide, nitrogen, and/or water vapor. This first gas vaporizes substantially all of the vaporizable liquid, generating a second gas having flame suppressing capabilities. The second gas is directed at the fire to suppress and extinguish it.
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