8 Dry chemical powder tests
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8 Dry chemical powder tests

Parent topic: Appendix – Approval Tests

8.1 Fluidity

 The dry chemical powder should be tested to ensure that it remains free flowing throughout the temperature range requested by the applicant. Elevated temperature tests and hygroscopicity tests should be performed to the satisfaction of the Administration.

8.2 Fire-extinguishing capability

 The dry chemical powder should be demonstrated capable of extinguishing fires in liquefied gas cargoes. Representative equipment should be subjected to full-scale fire tests to the satisfaction of the Administration.

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