Just before the 14th International Water Mist Conference IFAB completed the first step of the IWMA research project entitled: "Water Mist - an alternate Solution to Sprinkler in Building Protection". The German-based institute presented the results in Istanbul.
The scope of step one was to assess test procedures and the relevant pass fail criteria. This is to apply the performance verification of water mist systems using thermally activated (sprinkler like) nozzles for the protection of buildings according to the current status of knowledge. Aim was also to suggest future developments.
IFAB's Rajko Rothe and Babett Peters
Step one had been allocated to IFAB, the Institute of Applied Fire Research, in Berlin, Germany. Their task was to collect all existing test procedures, including corresponding pass fail criteria – possibly even new pass fail criteria.
IFAB have now completed the first step and have presented the results at the 14th International Water Mist Conference in Istanbul. Those who are interested to obtain IFAB'S final report may contact the IWMA headquarters and will receive a copy free of charge.
Step two of this project will be the development of an idea of the most suitable pass fail criteria and eventually to carry out actual fire tests to support the work which has been done within step two.
To read the IFAB report please click <link file:16 download file>HERE!