NOVEC Flashcards
1
Q
How does NOVEC work?
A
Novec 1230 systems extinguish fires by rapidly cooling the fire area and interrupting the combustion process, without causing thermal shock or damage to sensitive equipment.
2
Q
What is the chemical make up of NOVEC?
A
The chemical makeup of Novec 1230 consists of a fluorinated ketone
3
Q
How does a mist suppression work?
A
Water mist systems generate a fine mist of water droplets that absorb heat and cool the fire, displacing oxygen and suppressing combustion.