HIGH-RISE HALON

Possibility of using Halon 1301 as a fire extinguishant is discussed. The concept involved a central supply of Halon, together with a pipe header which could release the gas selectively to the fire floor. The article reports a successful test. It is written to review the potential for Halon 1301 as an economical and flexible agent for fire suppression in buildings which use compartmented air handling systems.

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• Corporate Authors:

  American Society of Heating, Refrig & Air Conditioning Engineers

  345 East 47th Street
  New York, NY  United States  10017
• Authors:
  • Tamblyn, R T
• Publication Date: 1976-2

Media Info

• Serial:
  • ASHRAE Journal
  • Volume: 18
  • Issue Number: 2
  • Publisher: American Society of Heating, Refrig & Air Conditioning Engineers
  • ISSN: 0001-2491

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Air quality management; Building; Fire extinguishing agents; Fires; Halogenated compounds; Protection; Smoke
• Old TRIS Terms: Halon; Smoke abatement
• Subject Areas: Construction; Marine Transportation; Safety and Human Factors; Security and Emergencies;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00147768
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Engineering Index
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: May 11 2004 12:00AM