Total Flooding Applications
Total Flooding Applications consist of protecting an enclosed space by flooding it with a gas, such as carbon dioxide or halon.
This method is used to protect electrical equipment and other types of deep-seated smoldering fires that may re-ignite after the flame has been extinguished. Because these systems can create an oxygen deficit or toxic atmosphere they deserve special attention.
Safety and Health Hazards
The Safety Data Sheet for each extinguishing agent should be available in the workplace. It is important that employees know the potential hazards of the extinguishing agents they may be exposed to and how to protect themselves. Additionally, employees who are likely to enter such areas should receive a basic level of instruction into the operating principles of the system to include alarms and related hazards, as well as evacuation procedures. The two most common extinguishing agents used for total flooding applications are carbon dioxide and halon.
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3-6. Which method is used to protect against deep-seated smoldering fires that may re-ignite?
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