Name of Ship:

Assignment Title: E3- Fire Fighting appliances

Date Assignment Completed: 25 October 2012

Engine Assignment Title: E3- Fire Fighting Appliances

1. Make a list of the number and types of fire-fighting appliances used in the
machinery spaces.
2. Make sketches of the machinery space showing their location.
3. Describe the method of operation of each type.

LIST OF FIRE EXTINGUISHERS IN MACHINERY SPACE

CO2 Fire extinguisher 5,0 Kg

Powder Fire extinguisher 12 kg

Foam 135 l

Mobile dry powder 50 kg

DRY POWDER EXTINGUISHERS

Dry powder it is especially
effective against fire in liquefied
gases or oil. Is a non conducting
agent
and
suitable
for
extinguishing electrical fires,
though there is a risk of damage
to the electrical installation due
to the powders abrasive nature.
Dry powder extinguishes
mainly by inhibition, but by a
smothering effect, as the powder
melts on the surface of the
burning
substance,
which
thereby insulate the O2.
Powder has no cooling
effect and it should be noted reignition caused by heat radiation is likely unless the surface is cooled by water.

Operation of Dry Powder extinguishers

-

Bring the extinguisher as close as possible to the fire

Aim the hose on handle against the bottom of the flames

Remove pull pin

Squeeze lever

With swift sweeping movements cover the burning material with powder
commencing at the lowest point and following upwards.

FOAM EXTINGUISHERS
Due to its low viscosity, foam is
suitable for extinguishing fires in
flammable liquids, fatty
substances, etc. as it flows across
the surface of a burning liquid and
forms a coherent smothering
blanket. It also reduces the surface
temperature of the liquid by the
absorbtion of heat, although the
heat absorbing effect is limited.
Operation of foam extinguishers
-

Bring the extinguishers as

close as possible to the fire

Aim the foam against a

vertical surface and let the
foam flow over the burning
surface. If a vertical surface
is not nearby aim the foam
upwards and sweep slowly
form side to side. This will
enable the foam to fall onto
the burning surface and create a blanket.

CO2 EXTINGUISHERS
CO2 is a non-flamable gas. At normal
pressure (one bar) and at the same
temperature as the surrounding air, CO2
is approximately 50 % heavier than the
air. When used as a fire agent the CO2
will displace the air and thus smother the
fire. CO2 is suitable for extinguishing
minor fires in flammable liquids and it is
very suitable for extinguishing fire in
electrical installations and plants as CO2
is not electrical conductive.
Operation of CO2 extinguishers
-

Bring the extinguishers as close as

possible to the fire

Aim the horn against the bottom of

the flames

Activate the extinguisher

With swift movements cover the burning material with CO2 commencing
at the lowest point and following the flames upwards.

Do not direct the discharge at the liquid, this will only result in the
liquid being scattered.

On a fire in solid material discharge the whole content of the

extinguisher to achive a cooling effect. On liquid fires stop the discharge
when the fire has been extinguished.