FM 6930 : 2009

1 INTRODUCTION
  1.1 Purpose
  1.2 Scope
  1.3 Basis for Requirements
  1.4 Basis for Approval
  1.5 Basis for Continued Approval
  1.6 Effective Date
  1.7 System of Units
  1.8 Applicable Documents
  1.9 Definitions
2 GENERAL INFORMATION
  2.1 Product Information
  2.2 Approval Application Requirements
  2.3 Requirements for Samples for Examination
  2.4 Samples Required for Testing
3 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
  3.1 Test Requirements
  3.2 Manufacturer's Responsibilities
  3.3 Markings
4 PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS AND VERIFICATION
  4.1 Determination of Flash Point
  4.2 Determination of Chemical Heat Release Rate
  4.3 Determination of Fluid Density
  4.4 Calculation of Critical Heat Flux
  4.5 Calculation of Spray Flammability Parameter (SFP)
  4.6 Required Testing for Industrial Fluids Not Having
      a Fire Point
5 OPERATIONS REQUIREMENTS
  5.1 Demonstrated Quality Control Program
  5.2 Records
  5.3 Follow-up Facilities and Procedures Audit (F&PA)
APPENDIX A: Units of Measurements
APPENDIX B: FM Approvals Certification Marks
APPENDIX C: The Fire Products Collector
APPENDIX D: Determination of Heat Release Rates
APPENDIX E: Screening of Fluids SFP Approximation Methods
APPENDIX F: Correction of Methods for Elemental Composition
            for Fluids Not Having a Fire Point

Evaluates the flammability characteristics of fluids intended for use in industrial equipment by determining their chemical heat release rate from spray fires and the fluid's critical heat flux for ignition, or by determining the critical temperature to sustain combustion.