Project
Testing a method to evaluate the effectiveness of water-enhancing gel on vertical surfaces
Year
2010
status
Completed
Researcher
Peter de Bruijn (Lead)
Other Collaborator(s):
Montane Forest Management
Advisory Member(s):
Alberta Forestry, Parks and Tourism
Northwest Territories Environment and Natural Resources,
ICL Performance Products, Thermo-gel, Waterax,
Abstract
The main objective of this project was to test a potential method for evaluating gel effectiveness on vertical surfaces under wildfire conditions. Researchers wanted to determine whether cubes constructed with T1-11 plywood siding could be successfully used for gel application and then subjected to a high intensity crown fire. A secondary objective was to obtain a basic understanding of how long water-enhancing gels, applied to vertical surfaces, would remain effective as a barrier to fire ignition.
