Experimental and theoretical studies on the effect of Al(OH)3 on the fire-extinguishing performance of superfine ABC dry powder

A new type of dry powder fire extinguishing agent was prepared, which was called composite superfine dry powder with Aluminum Trihydrate (CSFP-ATH). The CSFP-ATH was characterized by laser particle size analysis , scanning electron microscope (SEM), thermal gravity analyzer (TGA), transform infrared spectroscopy(FTIR) analyzer and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC). The extinguishing performance of different samples was examined in a small-scale experimental platform for the liquid hydrocarbon fire. The tests were proved that the fire-extinguishing performance was as follows: CSFP-ATH > superfine ABC dry powder(SFP) > commercial ABC dry powder(CDP). Besides, the mechanism, kinetics and thermochemical changes in the reaction process were calculated by Gaussian simulation, and the reaction path of the CSFP-ATH with free radicals in the flame was predicted. Experimental and theoretical studies have been proved that the addition of Al(OH) 3 can promote the fire extinguishing performance of superfine ABC dry powder.