Methods and systems for suppressing pyrophoric metal fires

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9833648
APP PUB NO 20160175627A1
SERIAL NO

14579512

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A method for suppressing a pyrophoric metal fire may include arranging a suppression system above a containment structure. The suppression system includes a first extinguishing agent. The containment structure is configured to contain and isolate a pyrophoric metal from ambient air. The suppression system is configured to activate upon a leak and ignition of the pyrophoric metal so as to release the first extinguishing agent to suppress the pyrophoric metal fire.

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GE-HITACHI NUCLEAR ENERGY AMERICAS LLC3901 CASTLE HAYNE ROAD WILMINGTON NC 28401

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Cowen, Haley Michelle Wilmington, US 2 2
Dooies, Brett Jameson Wilmington, US 6 9
Loewen, Eric Paul Wilmington, US 23 51
Miranda, Dana Christine Wilmington, US 2 2
O'Neill, Nicholas Francis Wilmington, US 10 27
Strege, Seth Ryan Paul Wilmington, US 15 28

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