Flammable Liquids – John A. Kennedy & Associates

A Detailed Look at the Necked Vessel Flame Thrower Effect

By ChristinePosted on January 7, 2014Posted in NFPA 921, Patrick Kennedy, Research, Richard MeierTagged Fire Behavior, Flammable Liquids, Necked Vessel Fiame Thrower Effect

R. Meier, P. Kennedy, K. Smith, G. Gorbett & P. Powell, 2014 Fire Investigation, Flammable Liquids, Fire Behavior, Necked Vessel Fiame Thrower Effect, In 2013 and 2014 extensive study and laboratory tests were conducted outside the scope of any specific incident or litigation. This data was combined with data collected during case specific research conducted […]

Fractional Vaporization of Ignitable Liquids: Flash Point and Ignitability Issues

By ChristinePosted on January 7, 2006Posted in Patrick Kennedy, ResearchTagged Chemicals, Flammability Testing, Flammable Liquids, Flashpoint, MSDS, Paints, Solvent Fires

P. Kennedy, A. Armstrong, 2016 Flashpoint, Flammability Testing, MSDS, Flammable Liquids, Paints, Solvents, Chemicals Explosions or flash fires have occurred under circumstances in which suspected liquid fuel doesnot appear to explain the fuel source because of its high reported flash point. In some cases, science can explain the fuel source by the application of the […]