Method and pparatus for testing fire suppression systems
US5655579A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | May 8, 1995 |
| Grant date | Aug 12, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 8, 2015 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA62C37/50
- WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A method and apparatus for testing a fire suppressing system having outlet nozzles from which a high pressure suppressant agent is discharged in which a vessel is attached to each nozzle to capture the agent discharged during a test. The collection vessel is preferably an elongated plastic bag that is rolled to remove air from the bag before agent is discharged into it. The amount of agent captured in a vessel is calculated, such as by weighing. The captured discharged agent is compressed for return to a storage container in which it can be re-pressurized for further use.
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