Essays about: "fire retardants"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 essays containing the words fire retardants.

  1. 1. Phase Change Material : Potential for increased fire resistance in concrete

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för samhällsbyggnad och naturresurser

    Author : William Toivanen; [2023]
    Keywords : Phase change material; concrete; fire resistance; integration into building materials; latent heat; melting;

    Abstract : The European commission has in the Energy Performance of Buildings Directive from 2010 decided that its member states were required to ensure that all new buildings by the end of 2020 were nearly zero-energy buildings. These buildings require small amounts of energy compared to its performance in example by keeping a pleasant indoor climate. READ MORE

  3. 2. Shielding effect to the flammable fibres offered by inherently flame retardant fibres

    University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Akademin för textil, teknik och ekonomi

    Author : Jasra Khan; [2019]
    Keywords : Inherently flame retardant fibres; flammable fibres; Flame; Non-woven fabric; knitted fabric;

    Abstract :  Flame retardant chemicals were used to make flammable fibres or fabrics flame retardant. Flame retardants protect the flammable material from fire by delaying or preventing the ignition process. The problem with flame retardants is unreliable durability when applied physically or bonded chemically on the surface of the fibre or fabric. READ MORE

  4. 3. Validation of a Cleanup Method for Analysis of Novel Brominated Flame Retardants in Biota Matrices Sofie Björklund 2015-05-30 Supervisors Ingrid Ericson

    University essay from Örebro universitet/Institutionen för naturvetenskap och teknik

    Author : Sofie Björklund; [2015]
    Keywords : Novel Brominated Flame Retardants; cleanup method; multilayer silica column; biota matrices;

    Abstract : Brominated flame retardants is a group of compounds present in numerous types of materials in our surroundings. Although their purpose is to slow the progression of a fire, many has been shown to be toxic to the environment. Novel brominated flame retardants have been introduced to the market as old ones have been removed. READ MORE

  5. 4. Kan flamskyddsmedel i hemmet skada kattens sköldkörtel?

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biomedical Sciences and Veterinary Public Health

    Author : Maria Lyberg; [2013]
    Keywords : sköldkörtel; katt; bromerade flamskyddsmedel; PBDE; thyroideahormon; hypertyroidism;

    Abstract : Bromerade flamskyddsmedel (BFR) är kemiska föreningar innehållandes brom som tillsätts till föremål med syfte att minimera skador vid en eventuell brand. De finns bland annat i möbler, textiler och elektronisk utrustning och de blev under senare delen av 1900-talet mycket frekvent använda över hela världen. READ MORE

  6. 5. Development and evaluation of methods for analysis of TBECH and HBCD using HRGC/HRMS and HPLC/MS/MS

    University essay from Örebro universitet/Akademin för naturvetenskap och teknik

    Author : Josefin Persson; [2009]
    Keywords : TBECH HBCD GC LC;

    Abstract : The two additive brominated flame retardants, tetrabromoethylcyclohexane (TBECH) and hexabromocyclododecane (HBCD) are used to prevent fire to start and spread. They are simply mixed with material and are most likely to leach out in the environment, because of non-covalently binding to the material. READ MORE