Sentences with phrase «by halon»

Not exact matches

The phaseout of halons has led to a scramble by government and industry researchers to find environmentally suitable replacements.

There is no easy substitute for halons in fire fighting, a seminar organised by the Civil Aviation Authority was told last week.

NASA's space shuttle fleet and its launch facilities are protected by 40 000 pieces of firefighting equipment containing halon - 1301.

NASA is conserving stocks by cutting unnecessary emissions, according to Michelle Collins, who manages the space agency's halon bank.