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  Considerations regarding water mist as a safety measure

  In the Netherlands the Minister of Transport set two preconditions that have to be met when using water mist as an additional (not mandatory) measure. It concerns the issues of proven / non proven technology and cost effectiveness / proportionality. An analysis shows that application of water mist in the situation with one-way traffic and longitudinal ventilation, together with the other usual safety features doesn´t appear to be the obvious solution. Reducing escape door distances, reducing the risk of traffic congestion and influencing the quantity of transport of dangerous substances appear to be much more efficient and effective. Only when these three parameters cannot be influenced sufficiently, application of water mist appears as a possible safety solution.

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