TB 7 Flashcards
TB7 Water has a great cooling effect because it expands ____ to 1
1700
TB7 All the following are true of a spray nozzle.
- less reach and less penetration
- excessive pressures breaks up spray quicker
- Does not deliver good reach and GPM at large fires
TB7 Spray stream has greater ____ coverage so less nozzle movement is required
Angular
TB7 One gallon of water absorbs _____ BTU in changing to steam
9330 BTU
TB7 when changing one gallon of water to steam only 1250 BTUs are being utilized in raising the water temperature from 62 to ____ degrees
212 F
TB7 what will spray streams do to oxygen concentration
Reduces it
TB7 All the following are true about spray nozzle
-the fine spray limits the amount of water applied to fire
- does not create tenable situation of steam/oxygen dilution
-hand lines are easier to handle at higher psi