What is the purpose of a flame arrester in firefighting?
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Option B: To control the spread of flammable liquids
A flame arrester is a device fitted to tank vents or pipes carrying flammable vapors. Its primary purpose is to prevent the propagation of a flame through a flammable gas mixture by rapidly cooling the flame below its ignition temperature, thus stopping flashback or explosion.
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A flame arrester is a device fitted to tank vents or pipes carrying flammable vapors. Its primary purpose is to prevent the propagation of a flame through a flammable gas mixture by rapidly cooling the flame below its ignition temperature, thus stopping flashback or explosion.
Relevant Framework: STCW 2010 Manila Amendments • DG Shipping E-Learning & Exit Exam Standards • Advanced Fire Fighting (AFF).
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