Fighting Fires With Large Spray Streams TB 7 Flashcards

1
Q

Water expands into steam at a ratio of 1:____?

A

1:1700

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2
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1 gallon of water capable of producing how many cubic feet of vapor?

A

227 cubic feet

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3
Q

1 gallon of water absorbs how many BTUs?

A

9330 BTUs changing to steam

1250 BTUs to 62F to 212F

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4
Q

What is skin friction?

A

Skin friction which applies to the friction between air and water as it travels towards the fire.

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