Professional paper
WATER MIST NOZZLES TESTING
Damir Dović
; Fakultet strojarstva i brodogradnje, Sveučilište u Zagrebu, Zagreb, Hrvatska
Srećko Švaić
; akultet strojarstva i brodogradnje, Sveučilište u Zagrebu, Zagreb, Hrvatska
Abstract
SUMMARY: The paper presents the tests on the water mist nozzles commonly employed in fire extinguishing systems in machinery spaces and pump rooms. The tests were performed according to the procedures defined by the International Maritime Organisation and comprise determination of the flow constant, flow distribution characteristics and the clogging tests. The tests were conducted as a part of the type approval procedure for the nozzle type WM5-90, as requested by the accredited insurance company.
Keywords
fire extinguishing system; mist nozzles; tests
Hrčak ID:
21295
URI
Publication date:
1.4.2008.
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