Principles of Fire Protection Chemistry and Physics - Softcover

Raymond Friedman

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0763760706 ISBN 13: 9780763760700

Publisher: Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Inc, 2008

Synopsis

Principles of Fire Protection Chemistry and Physics, Third Edition spells out the chemical and physical properties of flammable materials and fire. You'll review the basics, then progress to a solid understanding of the combustion process and products; fire characteristics of gases, liquids, and solids; fire extinguishing agents and procedures; and movement of smoke. Plus, applied physics has been added by the inclusion of 5 new chapters- Fluid Mechanics, Heat Transmission, How Chemistry and Physics Relate, Movement of Smoke, and Computer Modelling of Fire Spread. For Fire & Rescue Service students this reference will give you a clearer understanding of the dynamics of fire. Serves as a comprehensive reference text which will enable you to compare and contrast techniques and methodologies or support your current instructional material. Suitable for Fire & Rescue Service students who are undertaking Institution of Fire Engineer examinations and qualifications; those involved with Scenes of Crime Investigations or Fire Investigation; general reference text

About this edition

• Publisher: Jones and Bartlett Publishers, Inc
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0763760706
• ISBN 13: 9780763760700
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 296