Method for extinguishing tank fires, in particular for crude and high vapor pressure flammable liquid

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PATENT NO 5829533
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08685701

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A method for extinguishing flammable and combustible liquid tank fires using foam comprising empirically determining a footprint for a plurality of nozzles and configuring and aiming nozzles with respect to a tank such that predicted footprint and foam run would cover a tank surface with foam. Also method and apparatus for extinguishing tank fires including crude and high vapor pressure flammable liquid tank fires that includes applying foam in a footprint to cover liquid surface and cooling portions of the tank wall.

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TYCO FIRE & SECURITY GMBHNEUHAUSEN AM RHEINFALL

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Williams, Dwight Vidor, TX 15 223

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