Training Bullitin 7 Large Spray Streams Flashcards
1
Q
What is the ratio of steam to water?
A
1700 to 1
2
Q
How many cubic feet of steam does 1 gallon of water create?
A
227 cubic feet of steam from 1 gallon of water
3
Q
How many btu’s does 1 gallon of water absorb?
A
9330
4
Q
According to training bulletin 7 - firefighting with large spray streams, what are the physical differences between spray and straight streams?
A
Size of water droplets, shape of stream and reach
5
Q
The theoretical factors that concerned with the efficiency fire extinguishment by water spray are what?
A
Temperature, physical condition of fire area and size and energy of the water droplets
