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The authors present a theory that predicts the performance of a water-air jet pump having a high air to water volume flow ratio and describe an experiment using such a system. They also discuss the application of such a system to the removal of smoke and gases from buildings.
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Morgan, H.P., Bullen, M.L. A method of extracting smoke from buildings using a water-air jet pump. Fire Technol 12, 311–320 (1976). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02624808
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