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Liquefied natural gas (LNG)
Fire safety; Prevention & protection
A fluid in the cryogenic liquid state that is composed predominantly of methane.
Cryogenic fluid
Fire safety; Prevention & protection
A fluid with a boiling point lower than -90°C (-130°F) at an absolute pressure of 101. 325 kPa (14. 7 psia).
Motor vehicle fluid
Fire safety; Prevention & protection
A fluid that is a flammable, combustible, or hazardous material, such as crankcase fluids, fuel, brake fluids, transmission fluids, radiator fluids, and gear oil.
Cryogenic liquid
Fire safety; Prevention & protection
A fluid with a boiling point lower than -90°C (-130°F) at an absolute pressure of 101. 325 kPa (14. 7 psi).
Circulating fluidized bed (CFB)
Fire safety; Prevention & protection
A fluidized bed in which the fluidizing velocities exceed the terminal velocity of individual bed particles.
Bubbling fluidized bed (BFB)
Fire safety; Prevention & protection
A fluidized bed in which the fluidizing velocity is less than the terminal velocity of individual bed particles and in which part of the fluidizing gas passes through the bed as bubbles.
Balanced pressure bladder tank
Fire safety; Prevention & protection
A foam concentrate tank fitted with an internal bladder which uses water flow through a modified venturi type proportioner to control the foam concentrate injection rate by displacing the foam ...