Fighting Fires With Large Spray Streams TB 7 Flashcards
1
Q
Water expands into steam at a ratio of 1:____?
A
1:1700
2
Q
1 gallon of water capable of producing how many cubic feet of vapor?
A
227 cubic feet
3
Q
1 gallon of water absorbs how many BTUs?
A
9330 BTUs changing to steam
1250 BTUs to 62F to 212F
4
Q
What is skin friction?
A
Skin friction which applies to the friction between air and water as it travels towards the fire.