Using the Burning of Polymer Compounds to Determine the Applicability of the Acoustic Method in Fire Extinguishing.

In order to achieve the objective of the work-an experimental study of the capabilities of the acoustic method for extinguishing organic compounds and for ensuring environmental monitoring-the effect of the combustion of various polymers on the acoustic parameters of the medium is considered. The negative effect of the combustion of organic substances on the medium is noted. The features of the use of fire extinguishing agents are analyzed, and it is noted that the acoustic method is a promising, inexpensive, and environmentally friendly approach for use in extinguishing fires. The ideas about the capabilities of this method using the combustion of various polymers were further developed, which is the novelty of the work. As the main results, it is proposed to use the angle of incidence, concentration of suspended particles, temperature, and wave resistance of the environment as special correction factors for acoustic sensors when monitoring in a smoky space. The possibility of using the combustion parameters of organic compounds to determine the properties of acoustic waves in a smoke-filled area is shown. The perspective of implementing the results obtained in the practice of fire prevention and liquidation was observed to increase the efficiency of fire extinguishing and increase the safety of the population and personnel of special services. The proposed approach can become part of the ecological and economic innovations of municipal communities and national strategies to achieve the goals of sustainable development.