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THE PERFORMANCE OF SPARK GUARDS

McGuire, J.H. and Law, M., 1957. THE PERFORMANCE OF SPARK GUARDS. Fire Research Notes 295


ABSTRACT

The probabilities that various sizes of live coal will ignite various domestic materials have been determined. In addition the maximum probability that a coal will pass through a mesh has been calculated. Combining the two results has given a measure of the efficiency of spark guards in reducing fire risk.



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