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- Bulmer, G. H. FIRE SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS RELATED TO THE LARGE SCALE USAGE OF SODIUM [PDF] In I. Chem. E. Symposium Series, vol. 33, pp. 79-89. 1972.
Abstract:
Sodium is reactive chemically with the majority of the substances which are in general use as fire-fighting media. Its ignition temperature varies between ambient and around 400C.
When burning, the effects of temperature and radiant heat are less for sodium than for combustion of an equivalent volume of carbonaceous materials. However, fires involving this metal are characterized by the copious evolution of caustic fume which reduces visibility quickly and makes fire-fighting by manual means difficult, if not impossible. Fire safety is achieved by a combination of good plant design and an automatically operating installation.
Support facilities are required for decontamination work and for waste disposal. Preplanning and safety control is necessary if injury to personnel engaged in these activities is to be avoided.
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- FLUE SEPARATION REQUIREMENTS
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