Are sprinkler systems, dry chemical systems, or clean agent system suitable for the protection of laboratories handling hydrogen?
Sprinkler systems and other fire suppression means are prescribed per building and fire codes to limit fire spread to other materials. In the case of a hydrogen leak and fire, it is best practice to isolate the hydrogen source, and let any residual hydrogen gas burn out. Even if the initial fire is extinguished, additional leaking hydrogen may accumulate and ignite with the potential for an explosion.
Category
Hazards Analysis
Keywords
Fire Protection
Codes
Leak
Explosion
Submission Year
2023
Month
09