Operating handlines in a high-rise fire scenario has its difficulties. Because of their many pressure limitations, fire protection systems in high-rise buildings can create inadequate performing fire ...

Part I in the October 2002 issue began to unravel the mystery of deciphering airflow numbers that are derived from flow bench testing. We addressed the question, "Why test for airflow?" and detailed ...

Test data derived on a flow bench is measured in cubic feet of air per minute (cfm), and, as you will see, may not relate directly to horsepower potential. Beyond the ease of testing, the flow bench ...

Wet flow testing has moved in and out of the realms of mainstream power topics many times during the last 40 years. Like many aspects of race engine development that are a step aside of normally ...

The rheology of powders is vitally important. The rheology and flowability of a powder can affect many of its properties, from its behavior in specific mediums to how it packs as a solid. The ...

During the early stages of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), rapid testing was imperative for public health policymakers and health care workers in order to determine where and what measures ...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The Cape Fear Public Utility Authority has announced that fire flow and hydraulic testing will begin on Monday, July 17, and conclude on Friday, July 28. “Water utilities ...

Can you achieve a flow state? Flow is a state of complete absorption; individuals feel focused and challenged, nearly losing themselves in time and space. This test is designed to assess if you have ...