DISCUSSIONS ON THE USE OF FINE WATER SPRAYS OR MISTS FOR FIRE SUPPRESSION

Recent experimental work on fine water sprays indicates that they may have a wider application in the fields of fire extinction and combustion suppression than previously anticipated. In this paper, the means of producing fine sprays are briefly examined and the major results of some case studies are reviewed. A few unexpected positive results have come to light, especially with regard to using fine mists to protect against fires involving live electrical equipment. However, it is still premature to advocate the use of fine sprays for many applications.