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Southeast University: Dept. of Textile Engineering
Southeast University: Dept. of Textile Engineering
Southeast University: Dept. of Textile Engineering
Name Id Batch
1.Minakkhi Rani 2017000400041 34th
2.Rifa Tasnia 2017000400042 34th
Introduction of Fire Extinguisher
Portable fire extinguishers, when properly used, can save lives and property by
putting out a small fire or containing it before the fire department arrives.How
ever, portable fire extinguishers are not equipped to contain massive or spread
fires for home use.
They are useful even for small fires, only under certain conditions.The user
would need to know how to operate the extinguisher.During an emergency the
re is no time to read the directions.The extinguisher must be fully charged,with
in easy reach and in working order.The operator must have a direct escape rou
te, which fire will not obstruct.The extinguisher must conform to the form of fir
e being fought.
Water containing extinguishers are unsuitable for grease and electric fires.The
extinguisher needs to be large enough to put the fire out.Many portable exting
uishers completely discharge in as little as 8 to 10 seconds.
Fig:Fire Extinguisher
Classes of Fire Extinguisher
Class A- Normal combustibles. such as wood, paper, cloth, rubber and many
plastics.
Class B- Flammable liquids, combustible liquids, petroleum greases, tars, oils,
oil-based paints, solvents, lacquers, alcohols and flammable gases.
Class C- Fires that involved energized electrical equipment.
Class D- Fire in combustible metals.
Class K- Fires in cooking appliances that involve combustible cooking media,
such as vegetable or animal oils and fats.
Types of Fire Extinguisher