Thermochemistry of Grenfell Tower fire disaster: catastrophic effects of water as an 'extinguisher' in aluminium conflagrations

We review the thermochemistry of combustion reactions involved in the Grenfell Tower fire that occurred during the early hours of 14thJune 2017. London Fire Brigade (LFB), having advised all the occupants to stay in their apartments, attempted to extinguish the fire with water. The Grenfell Tower 24...

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Main Author: Maguire, John F. (author)
Other Authors: Woodcock, Leslie (author)
Format: article
Language:eng
Published: 2021
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Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10400.1/15060
Country:Portugal
Oai:oai:sapientia.ualg.pt:10400.1/15060