Investigation on the effects of intumescent paint on biomaterials pretreated with other fire retardants

Author

González Pérez, Isabel Maria 

Abstract

As technology thrives in many new directions, it is also important to find the optimal measures to protect human assets from natural or unnatural disasters. For example, forest fires, triggered by climate change and rising temperatures, could penetrate hundreds of homes and damage property. Therefore, it is necessary to develop effective protection measures that help the population to keep their property unharmed. Fire protection systems, such as intumescent paints, are a suitable solution for different materials and structures. However, its application on pretreated biomaterials, such as wood, has not yet been developed.
This project consists of evaluating the effect caused by the addition of intumescent paint on pretreated wood. The effect was analyzed in two different woods, plywood, and fir. The experiments were carried out for untreated and pretreated materials, understanding the effect of the different pretreatments and applied conditions. The addition of primer and a different number of layers of paint were studied, as well as the variation of the heat flux. Characterization of the carbon formed during heating was performed to determine the porosity and pore size distribution. Finally, thermogravimetric analyzes (TGA) were performed to determine the thermal degradation of the intumescent paint.

Director

Serra Hosta, Eduard
Markert, Frank

Degree

IQS SE - Master’s Degree in Chemical Engineering

Date

2021-07-14