Fire precautions flame temperatures

A patented water injection system has been devised for extinguishing oil and gas well fires in case of a blowout. The "Blowout Suppression System" (BOSS) consist of finely atomized water injected to the fluid stream of a gas and oil mixture before it exits a release point. The added water lowers the flame temperature and flame velocities thereby reducing the flame stability. In the case where the flame cannot be completely dissipated, the fire intensity is noticeably deceased, preserving structural integrity and allowing manual intervention activities. A precaution in the use of such a device is that, if a gas release fire is suppressed but the flow is not immediately isolated, a gas cloud may develop and exploded that would be more destructive that the pre-existing fire condition. 

Handling, Storage, and Precautions may decompose on exposure to moist air or water, otherwise stable under normal temperatures and pressures. Harmful if swallowed, inhaled, or absorbed through skin. Fire hazard when exposed to heat, flames, or oxidizers. Use in a fume hood. 

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