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Principles of Fire Protection Chemistry and Physics, Third Edition

Overview

To understand fire, you need today's latest scientific knowledge and trends!

Principles of Fire Protection Chemistry and Physics, Third Edition spells out the chemical and physical properties of flammable materials and fire. You'll review the basics, then progress to a solid understanding of the combustion process and products; fire characteristics of gases, liquids, and solids; fire extinguishing agents and procedures; and movement of smoke.

Plus, applied math physics has been added by the inclusion of 5 new chapters- Fluid Mechanics, Heat Transmission, How Chemistry and Physics Relate, Movement of Smoke, and Computer Modeling of Fire Spread. Whether you're a fire service student or a seasoned pro, this reference will give you a clearer understanding of the dynamics of fire.

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Part I: Review of Fundamentals of Chemistry and Physics

SI System of Units

Chemical Elements and Compounds: Atoms and Molecules

Physical and Chemical Change

Flow of Fluids

Heat Transfer

 

Part II: Fire Protection Chemistry and Physics

How do Physics and Chemistry Relate to Fire Protection?

The Combustion Process

Fire Characteristics: Gaseous Combustibles

Fire Characteristics: Liquid Combustibles

Fire Characteristics: Solid Combustibles

Combustion Products

Movement of Fire Gases

Computer Modeling of Fire

Fire Fighting Procedures

Special Fire Situations

 

Glossary

Answers to Problems

Index


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Raymond Friedman

National Fire Protection Association

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has been a worldwide leader in providing fire, building, electrical, and life safety to the public since 1896. The mission of the international nonprofit organization is to reduce the worldwide burden for fire and other hazards on the quality of life by providing and advocating scientifically-based consensus codes and standards, research, training, and education. Developer of the National Electrical Code®, and 300 other codes and standards through a full, open-consensus process, NFPA also produces educational curricula, including the Risk Watch® community-based injury prevention curriculum and the Learn Not to Burn® fire safety curriculum. NFPA headquarters is in Quincy, Massachusetts.

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