Fire And Cellular Polymers

Author : J.M. Buist,S.J. Grayson,W.D. Woolley
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 318 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789400934436

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Fire and Cellular Polymers by J.M. Buist,S.J. Grayson,W.D. Woolley Pdf

This conference, organised jointly by QMC Wolfson Fire & Materials Centre (Queen Mary College) and the Fire Research Station, held at the Tara Hotel in London, UK, was well attended by a wide range of experts in the production and use of polymer foams. Other experts concerned with research, development, testing, specifying, approving and purchasing products incorporating polymer foams for use in the construction, engineering and furniture industries were also present and contributed to the several valuable discussions on specific topics. The conference was successful and achieved its aim of infonning delegates of the fire characteristics of these materials and how they can be assessed in the light of the latest knowledge and technology. The papers presented a wide-ranging review of the main important cellular polymers and their applications in different environments where fire hazards have been encountered. Delegates accepted that there was a continuing need for major growth in the use of cellular polymers and therefore intensified research into development of improved test procedures, fire retardants and smoke suppressants was required.

Author : J.M. Buist,S.J. Grayson,W.D. Woolley
Publisher : Springer
Page : 358 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 1987-01-31
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : UCAL:B3695929

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Fire and Cellular Polymers by J.M. Buist,S.J. Grayson,W.D. Woolley Pdf

This conference, organised jointly by QMC Wolfson Fire & Materials Centre (Queen Mary College) and the Fire Research Station, held at the Tara Hotel in London, UK, was well attended by a wide range of experts in the production and use of polymer foams. Other experts concerned with research, development, testing, specifying, approving and purchasing products incorporating polymer foams for use in the construction, engineering and furniture industries were also present and contributed to the several valuable discussions on specific topics. The conference was successful and achieved its aim of infonning delegates of the fire characteristics of these materials and how they can be assessed in the light of the latest knowledge and technology. The papers presented a wide-ranging review of the main important cellular polymers and their applications in different environments where fire hazards have been encountered. Delegates accepted that there was a continuing need for major growth in the use of cellular polymers and therefore intensified research into development of improved test procedures, fire retardants and smoke suppressants was required.

Author : T. Richard Hull,Baljinder K. Kandola
Publisher : Royal Society of Chemistry
Page : 456 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780854041497

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Fire Retardancy of Polymers by T. Richard Hull,Baljinder K. Kandola Pdf

Globally, fire retardants are needed to satisfy a multibillion dollar market and fire retardancy of polymetric materials is an important component of fire safety. This book covers the latest developments in new fire retardancy systems for engineers needing to use fire safe materials in their projects.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : iSmithers Rapra Publishing
Page : 190 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Foamed materials
ISBN : 1859570380

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Cellular Polymers III by Anonim Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : iSmithers Rapra Publishing
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Plastic foams
ISBN : 0902348736

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Cellular Polymers by Anonim Pdf

Author : De-Yi Wang
Publisher : Woodhead Publishing
Page : 342 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2016-08-21
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780081001639

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Novel Fire Retardant Polymers and Composite Materials by De-Yi Wang Pdf

Novel Fire Retardant Polymers and Composite Materials reviews the latest scientific developments and technological advances in the design and manufacture of fire retardant polymers and composite materials. Fire retardant polymeric materials are used in a broad range of applications in fields such as aviation, automotive, computer, construction, electronics, and telecommunications. It is essential to have a better understanding of the scientific technology used in the design and manufacture of fire-resistant materials and their end products. This book includes the latest developments in fire retardant technologies for different polymeric material systems, such as PU, PP, PE, PLA, epoxy, rubber, textile, phenol resin, and PA, etc. Provides cutting-edge research in flame retardant materials, relevant to both scientific and industrial applications Presents the latest and most up-to-date fire retardant technologies Discusses the most popular fire retardant polymer systems Includes the latest developments in fire retardant technologies for different polymeric material systems, such as PU, PP, PE, PLA, epoxy, rubber, textile, phenol resin, and PA

Author : Chris Defonseka
Publisher : Smithers Rapra
Page : 183 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2016-05-10
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781910242698

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Practical Guide to Water-Blown Cellular Polymers by Chris Defonseka Pdf

Cellular polymers or foamed polymers are an important branch of plastics and are an essential part of daily life. Some of the major sectors of use are bedding, automotive, building construction, furniture, sound/thermal insulation, and packaging.Due to growing global concerns with regard to air pollution, research has led to the fascinating concept of using water as the sole blowing agent to create cellular foams as an alternative to traditional petroleum-based blowing agents (which contribute to air pollution). This strategy has created other possibilities of better and safer foams, and reduced costs are also considerable.With over 45 years of hands-on experience, the author provides in-depth knowledge of water-blown cellular polymers, from their chemistry to formulation and process methodology to produce quality foams. This exciting new phase of the polymer industry is presented in detail with regard to manufacture of standard foams as well as specialty foams. Such descriptions are based on new and emerging technologies, including the challenges and solutions foam producers must face with formulations as well as recommendations for machinery and equipment.This is a comprehensive presentation of all aspects of the technology required to produce water-blown cellular foams with different polymers to meet market demands. This book provides theoretical and practical information as well as guidance, and is an ideal source of information for libraries, students, teachers, foam producers and entrepreneurs.

Author : Constantine D. Papaspyrides,Pantelis Kiliaris
Publisher : Newnes
Page : 943 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2014-08-14
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780444538093

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Polymer Green Flame Retardants by Constantine D. Papaspyrides,Pantelis Kiliaris Pdf

Polymer Green Flame Retardants covers key issues regarding the response of polymers during fire, the mechanisms of their flame retardation, the regulations imposed on their use, and the health hazards arising from their combustion. Presenting the latest research developments, the book focuses in particular on nanocomposites, believed to be the most promising approach for producing physically superior materials with low flammability and ecological impact. The fire properties of nanocomposites of various matrixes and fillers are discussed, the toxicological characteristics of these materials are analyzed, addressing also their environmental sustainability. Edited by distinguished scientists, including an array of international industry and academia experts, this book will appeal to chemical, mechanical, environmental, material and process engineers, upper-level undergraduate and graduate students in these disciplines, and generally to researchers developing commercially attractive and environmentally friendly fire-proof products. Provides recent findings on the manufacture of environmentally sustainable flame retardant polymeric materials Covers legislation and regulations concerning flame retarded polymeric material use Includes tables containing the fire properties of the most common polymeric materials

Author : Chris Defonseka
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2019-05-20
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783110639780

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Water-Blown Cellular Polymers by Chris Defonseka Pdf

Drawing on over 45 years of hands-on experience, the author provides in-depth knowledge of water-blown cellular polymers, from their chemistry to formulation and process methodology. This book describes the manufacture of standard and specialty foams using new and emerging technologies. The author gives advice on the challenges foam producers commonly face with regard to formulations and makes recommendations for machinery and equipment.

Author : P. J. Fardell
Publisher : iSmithers Rapra Publishing
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 1859570011

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Toxicity of Plastics and Rubber in Fire by P. J. Fardell Pdf

This report does not seek to single out synthetic polymers as a special case. It aims to provide an overview of the whole subject of combustion toxicity and threat to life, whilst supplying specific information on the most frequently encountered polymeric materials, and combustion products such as dioxins which have received high levels of media attention. An additional indexed section containing several hundred abstracts from the Rapra Polymer Library database provides useful references for further reading.

Author : Charles A. Wilkie,Alexander B. Morgan
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 800 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2024-07-29
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781040035252

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Fire Retardancy of Polymeric Materials by Charles A. Wilkie,Alexander B. Morgan Pdf

The third edition of Fire Retardancy of Polymeric Materials provides a single source for all aspects of this highly challenging field of applied research. This authoritative book covers design and non-fire requirements that drive how these materials are fire protected. Detailed study and consideration of chemistry, physics, materials science, economic issues and fire safety science is necessary to address considerations of mechanical, thermal, environmental, and end-use requirements on top of fire protection means that the field requires. This thoroughly revised new edition continues to offer comprehensive coverage of the scientific approach for those developing fire safe materials. It covers new topics such as bio-based materials, regulatory issues, recycling, newer flame retardant chemical classes, and more details on how to flame retard materials for specific market applications. Written by a team of experts, this book covers the fundamentals of polymer burning and combustion and how to apply fire protection or flame-retardant chemistries to specific material classes and applications. The book is written for material scientists and fire safety scientists who seek to develop new fire safe materials or understand why materials burn in our modern environment. Features Connects fundamentals of material flammability to practical fire safety needs. Covers current fire safety requirements and regulations affecting flame retardant selection. Provides information on chemical structure-property relationships for flame retardancy. Provides practical guidance on how to design fire safe materials for specific fire risk scenarios. The new edition is expanded to 32 chapters and all chapters are updated and revised with the newest information.

Author : Peter Rantuch
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2022-09-22
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9783031130823

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Ignition of Polymers by Peter Rantuch Pdf

This book provides an overview of the initiation of combustion processes of polymeric materials. It presents physicochemical processes associated with heating as well as numerical methods for initiation parameter calculation. In addition, the book describes thermal degradation of polymers and the effect of an incident heat flux on initiation time. It then highlights the most commonly used devices for measuring the time to ignition using external heat sources. The target group of this book are scientists and researchers dealing with materials combustion and also graduates and practitioners focused on fire protection.

Author : Richard A. Pethrick
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 454 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2000-09-20
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9058231054

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Polymer Yearbook 17 by Richard A. Pethrick Pdf

This volume contains reviews on state-of-the-art Japanese research presented in the annual Spring and Autumn meetings of the Japanese Polymer Science Society. The aim of this section is to make information on the progress of Japanese Polymer Science , and on topics of current interest to polymer scientists in Japan, more easily available worldwide.

Author : Arthur H. Landrock
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 511 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 1995-12-31
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780815517658

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Handbook of Plastic Foams by Arthur H. Landrock Pdf

This book is intended to be a source of practical information on all types of plastic foams (cellular plastics) in use, including the new structural plastic foams. Elastomer (rubber-like) foams are also considered. The book is intended primarily for those who require a non-theoretical, authoritative, easy-to-use handbook in the subject area. It should be of value to materials engineers, plastics fabricators, chemists, chemical engineers and students. Recognized authorities have written several chapters and parts of chapters in their fields of expertise. The book is organized in such a way that information on a desired subject can be found rapidly. An unusual feature is a comprehensive listing of all known standardization documents (test methods, practices, and specifications), including some international standards. Each document includes a brief description of its contents.

Author : Products Research Committee (U.S.)
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 234 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 1980
Category : Plastic foams
ISBN : UOM:39015002114422

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Fire Research on Cellular Plastics by Products Research Committee (U.S.) Pdf