which extinguishment method involves foam creating a barrier between the fuel gases and any possible ignition sources?

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Sergeu [11.5K]1 year ago

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The extinguishment method is Smothering

<h3>What is smothering?</h3>

The technique of smothering involves denying the fire the oxygen it needs to continue burning. Applying fire extinguishing products that block the chemical chain reaction at the molecular level is called interference. Restricting oxygen by keeping air from reaching the fire's center so that the combustion process can lower the amount of oxygen in the enclosed space until the fire extinguishes itself. The foam smothers the flames by covering the fuel surface. The foam covering keeps the fuel surface and the flames/ignition source apart. Foam cools the fuel as well as any nearby metal surfaces. The foam blanket prevents combustible vapors from escaping and mixing with the air. Foam (Class A and B) extinguishes fires in solids and liquids, but not in gases.

The extinguishment method involves foam creating a barrier between the fuel gases and any possible ignition sources is smothering.

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