The use of antifreeze in a water mist fire suppression system offers a potential alternative to the current applications of these systems in subfreezing environments. This study investigates the use of antifreeze of various chemical compositions and concentrations in water mist systems by evaluating variables for spray characteristics, risk of system failure, and interactions of the discharged agent with the fire. Extensive testing and analysis demonstrated that no antifreeze solution behaves ideally with respect to key study variables; however some antifreeze solutions are potentially suitable at certain discharge pressures and solution concentrations. This testing provides the baseline information for the selection of such an antifreeze for use in water mist systems.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• Connolly, Matthew S.
• Szkutak, Michael David
• Jaskolka, Stephen Michael
• Rosen, Jeffrey Scott

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• E-project-042612-030936

Advisor

• Notarianni, Kathy Ann
• DiBiasio, David

Year

• 2012

Date created

• 2012-04-26

Resource type

• Major Qualifying Project

Major

• Chemical Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering

Rights statement

• In Copyright