Monnex powder quenches LNG fire

Monnex BCE powder manufactured by Kerr Fire Fighting Chemicals has proven effective on Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) in pioneering tests carried out in the USA.

Growing Demand

Natural gas is the cleanest burning of all fossil fuels, and global demand for it as an energy source is growing rapidly. New tests have been organised to re-evaluate current fire protection equipment and techniques in realistic fire scenarios.

New LNG Testing Facility

The venue for the tests was the new world-class LNG testing and training facility developed and sponsored by BP in collaboration with Texas A&M University Emergency Services Training Institute (ESTI).

Fire Risk

LNG is a cryogenic flammable liquid that gives off twice the amount of heat of an equivalent-sized gasoline fire. Heat emissions are the principal cause of damage from LNG fires, capable of causing severe damage to personnel, structural steelwork, plant and adjacent facilities if left unchecked.

Monnex

Monnex high performance dry chemical powder manufactured by Kerr Fire Fighting Chemicals has been shown to extinguish the fire quickly provided it is not too large and does not have any obstructions.