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METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SUPPRESSION OF FIRES

  • US 20080149352A1
  • Filed: 03/04/2008
  • Published: 06/26/2008
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/02/2003
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A fire suppression apparatus comprising:

  • a structure having a first opening therein, a second opening therein and a flow path providing fluid communication between the first opening and the second opening;

    a gas-generating device located and configured to provide a flow of a first gas into the flow path such that the flow of the first gas draws a volume of a second gas through the first opening and into the flow path, the gas-generating device including a nozzle through which the first gas flows into the flow path;

    a diffuser disposed within the flow path located and configured to effect mixing of the first gas with the volume of the second gas drawn into the flow path and thereby form a gas mixture; and

    a heat transfer device disposed between the diffuser and the first opening.

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