EVALUATION OF A FLAME SURVEILLANCE-TYPE DETECTOR
Abstract
A surveillance-type flame detector system of the Pyrotector design was evaluated in laboratory bench-type tests and by exposing the units to more than 250 small-magnitude JP-4 test fires in a modified KC-135 ncelle which had a comparatively low internal airflow. Laboratory bench testing showed the detector's sensitivity decreased as the ambient ight increased. In the KC-135 powerplant tests, the system detected 3 per cent of all fires to which it was exposed. It functioned satisfactorily under several engine power conditions and had a consistently short response time. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 01, 1960
- Accession Number
- AD0255460
Entities
People
- Marvin F. Rammelsburg
- Paul R. Dierdorf